Butler, New Jersey
Butler is a borough of 8,133 people in Morris County, New Jersey, founded in March 13, 1901.
Why visit Butler
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Kakeout Mountain, Butler, Pompton Plains and Friendship Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Butler
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Butler
Butler is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,047, an increase of 508 (+6.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,539, which in turn reflected an increase of 119 (+1.6%) from the 7,420 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Butler, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Butler
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
NYS&W station
Pompton Plains
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Railway station in Pequannock Township, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Friendship Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
Pompton Aquatic Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes39
Cinco De Mayo Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
125 Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.8 mi
1538 Route 23, Butler
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
27 more on the map.
History
The area now known as Butler was originally called "West Bloomingdale" and was sparsely populated. Water power brought manufacturing entities to the area. In 1857, The Pequannock Valley Paper Company moved from Bergen County and in 1868 the Newbrough Hard Rubber Company built a factory, both based along the Pequannock River. These were two significant economic entities that contributed to the growth of the borough. In 1871, the New Jersey Midland Railroad extended track through Butler from Paterson, making an important transportation connection for both passengers and freight. The northern terminus for the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway's passenger service was located at Butler until 1966. The railroad still carries freight through Butler.
The growing community was given the name "Butler" in 1881 after Richard Butler, who had taken ownership of the Hard Rubber Company. A Post Office was established and a larger railroad station was built. This station has been the Borough Museum since 1977. The Hard Rubber Company eventually merged with other businesses and became the American Hard Rubber Company in 1898. A "Soft" Rubber Company built a factory just along Main Street. The borough continued to grow as other factories and supporting businesses were established. The population in 1920 was 2,265 people. By 1950, it was 4,063.
From the History section of Butler, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare2
Map of Butler
130 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wanaque Raymond Dam (4 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
Morris County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Essex County Airport (CDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Kinnelon 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Bloomingdale 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Pompton Plains 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Pompton Lakes 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Wanaque 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lincoln Park 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Oakland 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Newfoundland 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Boonton 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Preakness 8 mi southeast, about 12 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
- AMERICAN HARD RUBBER INDUSTRY, BUTLER, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pompton Plains Station - September 2014, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Butler station - August 2011, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
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