Why visit Butler
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Butler Downtown Historic District and Taylor County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Butler
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Butler
Butler is the county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 1,972 at the 2010 census, and 1,881 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Butler, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Butler Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Taylor County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship6
History
The Central of Georgia Railway was built through the present area of Butler about 1850. The line is currently owned by Norfolk Southern and hosts three to four trains per day.
Butler was incorporated on February 8, 1854, but the charter was not received until 1870. Taylor County was carved from the Creek Indian territory which had in earlier years become the counties of Marion, Talbot, and Macon.
The chosen location of Butler was known as the "Fifty Mile Station" on the railroad because it was the geographical center of the railroad between Macon and Columbus, Georgia. Each town is approximately 50 miles (80 km) in either direction of Butler.
The city of Butler, Georgia, was named for General William Orlando Butler, a distinguished soldier of the Mexican–American War and a candidate for Vice President on the ticket with General Lewis Cass of Michigan.
In late 2016, a 1070-acre 103 megawatt solar panel facility was completed. The Butler Solar Facility is owned by First Solar.
From the History section of Butler, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Butler
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Talbotton Hcn (19 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Taylor County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Perry 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Americus 33 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Warner Robins 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Barnesville 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Columbus 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Phenix City 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Griffin 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Smiths Station 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ladonia 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Butler Municipal Building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Butler, GA, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taylor County, GA Courthouse, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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