Butler County, Kentucky

Butler County
Butler County Courthouse in Morgantown
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°13′N 86°41′W / 37.21°N 86.68°W / 37.21; -86.68
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedJanuary 18, 1810
Named forRichard Butler
SeatMorgantown
Largest cityMorgantown
Area
 • Total431 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Land426 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water5.4 sq mi (14 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,371
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.butlercounty.ky.gov

Butler County is a county in Kentucky. Its county seat is Morgantown.