Lake Butler, Union County, Florida
city in Union County, Florida, United States
Lake Butler is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,986 at the 2020 census.
History
The city was founded in 1859, and the land was platted for settlement the same year. A post office called "Lake Butler" has been in operation since 1860. The post office's namesake was adopted by the community, and is named after the city's nearby lake, which in turn was named for Robert Butler, who was a colonel and commander for the U.S. Army, as well as an acting governor of East Florida. The City of Lake Butler was officially incorporated as a municipality on May 1893.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (6.01%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Lake Butler has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,986 people, 669 households, and 437 families residing in the city.
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