Butler in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Butler County Court House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 16, 2025
1. Butler County Court House Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 40° 51.506′ N, 79° 53.738′ W. Marker is in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) just north of West Diamond Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Main Street, Butler PA 16001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Richard Butler (here, next to this marker); Butler County (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Marquis De Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Silent Defender (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. II Merchant Marine (within shouting
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Regarding Butler County Court House. Built in 1885, the third courthouse for the county after the second one burned in 1883, is a three-story, brick and sandstone building in an interpretation of the High Victorian Gothic style. It features a large central, four-faced clock tower with two double pyramid shaped roofs. Designed by architect James P. Bailey, the courthouse still stands and is currently the tallest structure in downtown Butler. The facility includes a Westinghouse elevator installed in the late 1950s early 1960s, several stained glass windows and a grand staircase connecting the first and second floors. The first and second floors are more designed to be gothic and art deco with several crown moldings, domed ceilings, marble floors and walls, and woodwork as well. The upper two floors have been made into offices and courtrooms. In the early 1990s a new government annex building was constructed beside the courthouse. The two structures are connected via skywalk. The annex building consists of seven floors and contains offices and courtrooms. The Butler County Courthouse was listed
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 16, 2025
2. Butler County Court House and Marker
The marker is located inside the center archway.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 16, 2025
3. Butler County Court House Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
