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Choctaw County Public Library
Butler, AL USA
Town of Butler, Alabama
Butler City Hall · 114 North Academy Ave. · Butler, AL 36904
Telephone 205-459-3795 · Fax 205-459-2511
Clerk: Lana R. Stafford
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Alabama map with Choctaw County in red |
Choctaw County map with the county seat |
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Officials: Mayor: Ben W. Smith Council Members: Terri Allen, Bill Bledsoe, John Boney, Jr., Mirian Heaton, Kenny Mosley Police Chief: Kenneth Thomas |
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The Butler City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6PM at the City Hall. |
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The Town of Butler Utilities Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5PM at the City Hall. |
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The Choctaw County Public Library in Butler is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9am to 7pm. It is located next door to the Butler Town Hall and Police Station, and across the street from Hardee's. Phone 205-459-2542 · Fax 205-459-4122 e-mail address ccpl@pinebelt.net |
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Summer Reading Program June and July |
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Miscellaneous facts |
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Choctaw County Seat |
Population 1,752 |
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Volunteer Fire Dept. Class 5 |
911 Service |
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Tree City USA |
Urban Forester, Colin Conner |
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Butler is located at the intersection of Alabama Highways 10 and 17 in Southwest Alabama in the Northern half of Choctaw County. |
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History of Butler, Alabama Originally Butler was called Hendrick's Cross Roads, but was changed to Butler in December 1847 when the new county of Choctaw was formed and Butler became the county seat. It is believed that the town was named for Pierce Mason Butler (1798-1847), born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, who was killed at the Battle of Cherubusco in the Mexican War, August 22, 1847. He had a distinguished career as Governor of South Carolina, served as an Indian Agent, and served in the US Army until the time of his death. The first Courthouse was completed in the center of town in 1848. When part of it burned in 1871, it destroyed many of the Probate Office records. The current yellow brick building was begun in 1906 and completed in 1907. Wings have been added to the building over the years, the latest addition was completed in 1965.
Willis Brewer's Alabama, Her History, Resources, War Record and Public Men, published in 1872 has more on the early history of Butler and Choctaw County. |
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36,000 sq. ft. building on 20 acres of land in Butler, FOR LEASE at $1.00 per year. Contact the Mayor for more information. |
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80 acre Industrial Park within the city limits. |
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Available workforce of over 2,000. |
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Senior Citizens Center Manager: Louise Cook 205-459-4442 Governing body: Butler Cares Open five days per week, 9-3 Mon.-Fri., Seniors enjoy regular AARP meetings, health programs, board games, and more. The Center is currently serving lunches to 50 people per day, and growing. The beautiful building is available, for a fee, for receptions, weddings, family reunions, etc. There are twelve Senior Citizen Apartments. One bedroom rents for $285.00, two bedrooms cost $385.00. Except for telephone and cable, all utilities are included in the rent. |
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Chamber of Commerce 122 Riderwood Drive 205-459-4168 |
Civiettes, Masons, Eastern Star, Garden Clubs, Book Club, Lion's Club, AARP, Church Groups, etc. Young at Heart (senior citizens fun club) |
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Girl Scouts Cadets of Butler |
Boy Scouts of Butler |
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Recreation Facilities: Zack Rogers Park & Bob Locke Park Baseball: Little League & Babe Ruth Soft ball: Dixie Youth, Women's, Men's, & Co-ed Four tennis courts Country Club: nine hole golf course |
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Schools: Public: Butler Elementary School, Choctaw County High School Private: Patrician Academy Vocational: Tom Orr Vocational School |
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Last Updated on October 13, 1999
Webmaster: V. Montgomery, Choctaw County Public Library, Butler, AL 36904-2206
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