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Butler Township, PA

Butler Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,469 at the 2020 census.

The township is named after Col. Zebulon Butler; he is most famous for his action at the Battle of Wyoming, which resulted in his defeat by British-allied forces. Butler lost 340 men while attacking a superior force of Loyalists and Iroquois. In 1839, Butler Township was formed from a section of Sugarloaf Township. The southern portion of Butler Township was transferred over to Hazle Township in 1861.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 square miles (87.1 km2), of which 33.4 square miles (86.4 km2) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.7 km2), or 0.75%, is water. It is drained by Nescopeck Creek westward into the Susquehanna River. Lake of the Four Seasons is a body of water located in the eastern portion of the township.

Butler Township is a mostly rural community consisting of farmland and forests. It is located mainly in the Sugarloaf Valley between Nescopeck Mountain to the north and Buck Mountain to the south. Its villages include Beech Mountain Lakes, Drums, Edgewood, Kis-Lyn, Nescopeck Pass (also in Dorrance Township), St. Johns, and Sand Spring.

Butler Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Independence Health System has provided excellent healthcare to communities throughout Pennsylvania for more than a century. Butler Health & Fitness is Butler's home for elite health, wellness, and fitness. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. The Butler County Family YMCA provides comprehensive fitness programs, including swimming, group exercise classes, and personal training. Butler Country Club offers golf and tennis facilities for members looking to stay active. Healing Hands Massage provides therapeutic massages to help with stress relief and muscle recovery. 

Top sites in Butler Township, PA include Beltzville State Park, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and Nescopeck State Park.

Population: 9,469 (2020). Elevation: 1,220 feet (372 meters). Area: 22.4 square miles (58.0 km²). ZIP Code: 18202. Area code: 570. 

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Is Butler Township, PA a nice area?

Butler is in Butler County. Living in Butler offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Butler and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Butler are above average.

Is Butler Township, PA expensive?

Butler, Pennsylvania's cost of living is 5% lower than the national average. Butler's housing expenses are 23% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 31% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 3% higher than the national average. Butler has grocery prices that are 8% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Butler is 5% lower than the national average.

What is the history of Butler Township, PA?

Butler Township, which is home to about 10,000 people today, saw its first settlers in 1784. Even before that, American Indians had passed through the area, although they did not settle there. They are located on the fertile soil of the major rivers and floodplains, staying away from the ridge and valley domain, in which Butler Township is located, calling it “Towamensing” (wilderness). Some of the Wyoming Valley’s first settlements, those along the northern parts of the Susquehanna River near Butler Township, were sponsored by Connecticut. King Charles II of England granted the land to Connecticut in 1662 but also to William Penn in 1681.

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Butler Township

Wikipedia

Payscale

Niche

Beltzville State Park

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Nescopeck State Park

Independence Health System

Butler Health & Fitness

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton

Planet Fitness

Butler County Family YMCA

Butler Country Club

Healing Hands Massage

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