Butler, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Butler, Maryland
Unincorporated community
MD 128 in Butler
Butler, Maryland Location in Maryland Show map of Maryland Butler, Maryland Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Baltimore
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21023

Butler is a special place in Baltimore County, Maryland. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Butler is famous for its beautiful countryside and its long history with horses. People sometimes call it "Worthington Valley."

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For nearly a hundred years, Butler has been a hub for exciting horse events. These include famous races like the Grand Nationals and the Hunt Cup. These events show how much the community loves horses and equestrian sports.

Butler's Rich History

The exact beginning of Butler is not fully known. However, it has been home to some of Maryland's oldest and wealthiest families for at least 150 years. This area has always been important for horse lovers.

Butler is also home to two very old churches.

• St. John's Episcopal Church: This church is the burial place for many important Maryland leaders. These leaders helped shape the state in the late 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s.
• Black Rock Primitive Baptist Church: This church is famous for the "Black Rock Address." This important speech happened on September 28, 1832.

What's in Butler Today?

The community of Butler has a few key places that serve its residents.

• A fire station helps keep everyone safe.
• A saddlery sells equipment for horses and riders.
• There's a general store, which also has the post office inside.
• You can find a bike-and-coffee shop, perfect for a quick stop.
• About five other small shops and businesses are also in Butler.

Many people in Butler raise animals. Some residents raise cattle, which are cows used for meat or milk. Many more people raise and breed horses, continuing the area's strong connection to equestrian life.

Beautiful Scenery and History

Much of the land around Butler is protected. This means it cannot be built on, keeping the area beautiful and natural. Many historic homes and large estates are found here. This makes Butler one of the most scenic places in Baltimore County.

Butler forms a small commercial area within the Western Run-Belfast Road Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Being on this list means the area has important historical value and is worth preserving.