66-597: Saxonburg is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of the Greater Pittsburgh area in Western Pennsylvania . It was founded in 1832 by F. Carl Roebling and his younger brother John as a German farming colony. The population of Saxonburg was 1,525 as of the 2010 census. The city was first named "Germania" and "Sachsenburg" before its name was Anglicized to
132-574: A common practice today. Pedestrians could cross in either direction. The city was linked to Pittsburgh via Mars, Pennsylvania , in 1907 by the Pittsburgh and Butler Street Railway , and to Evans City in 1908 by the Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway , both interurban trolley lines. The Mars route closed in April 1931, followed by the Evans City line on August 15, 1931, with
198-546: A controversial monument stands near the courthouse commemorating Bantam's "creation of the Jeep". Butler is home to one of the early Ford dealerships, established in 1918 and still extant. At one point, the Rainbow Rubber Company, in the late 1930s, made "Rubrtoy" replicas of Oldsmobiles along with many other rubber toys. In the 1950s, Butler became one of the first cities to install bells at crosswalks ,
264-399: A handful of a larger group who accompanied them on the trans-Atlantic journey, bought 1,582 acres (6.40 km) of land on October 28, 1831, from Mrs. Sarah Collins. After a few years, Roebling left farming to return to his career as an engineer. He developed a way to produce wire rope or cable, and used it in several of his projects, beginning with an aqueduct. He produced the wire rope at
330-526: A monopoly that was eventually broken by the federal government. About 2,500 workers produced 60 steel-bed railroad cars per day in 1902. Eastern European immigrants were lured to the area in the early 20th century with the promise of reliable jobs, which offered company housing and a company store. The company constructed a baseball park which was the home of a New York Yankees farm team. The steel workers of Butler made artillery and naval shells during World War II. The Pullman-Standard plant closed in 1982, but
396-964: A museum in 1966 and is run by the Butler County Historical Society. Butler is home to the Butler County Symphony Association, which performs at the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium. The city features artist groups including the Associated Artists of Butler County and the Butler Arts Council, which host galleries and live events at the Art Center, located on Main Street. Stewart O'Nan 's prizewinning 1994 novel Snow Angels
462-511: A total area of 0.89 square miles (2.3 km), all land. As of the 2000 census , there were 1,629 people, 655 households, and 391 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,852.8 inhabitants per square mile (715.4/km). There were 713 housing units at an average density of 811.0 per square mile (313.1/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.32% White, 0.25% African American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of
528-641: A total area of 795 square miles (2,060 km ), of which 789 square miles (2,040 km ) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km ) (0.8%) is water. Butler County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission , and it is identified as part of the "Midlands" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . It
594-675: A workshop on his property in Saxonburg. He designed several suspension bridges, including two in Pittsburgh and one in Philadelphia . His most famous is his Brooklyn Bridge in New York . The Roebling Museum in the borough maintains several artifacts of his notable career. In November 1920, KDKA radio , regarded as the world's first commercial radio station, began broadcasting from East Pittsburgh . Later it located its transmitter in neighboring Clinton Township of Butler County. While
660-644: Is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 193,763. Its county seat is Butler . Butler County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named in honor of General Richard Butler , a hero of the American Revolution . The county is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the state. Some famous inventions and discoveries were made in Butler County. Saxonburg
726-641: Is an annual street fair that features ethnic foods, live music and events. The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, the Largest Jeep Festival in the US, is held annually in June with off-road trails, a Jeep Playground obstacle course, and the "original" Jeep Invasion street party. The following structures are listed in the National Register of Historic Places Other facilities: Additionally,
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#1732772204767792-544: Is located in southeastern Butler County at 40°45′15″N 79°48′56″W / 40.75417°N 79.81556°W / 40.75417; -79.81556 (40.754040, −79.815619). Butler , the county seat, is 9 miles (14 km) to the northwest, and Freeport , on the Allegheny River , is 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau , Saxonburg has
858-459: Is now known as Oil Creek, Butler County resident William Smith and Edwin Drake first proved oil could be tapped from underground for consistent supply. The Jeep was developed in Butler County by American Bantam in 1941. Famous politicians have lived in and traveled through Butler County. U.S. Senator Walter Lowrie , the only senator from Butler, built a home in 1828 that still stands behind
924-591: Is served by the Butler Transit Authority , which operates local bus routes and a commuter service to Pittsburgh . Two railroads offer freight service in Butler. The Canadian National Railway -owned Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad main line passes through the city, while the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad provides regional service in the area. The B&P has a large locomotive shop just outside
990-560: Is set in Butler, with the protagonist being a local high school student. However, the 2007 film adaption , shot in Canada, removes all references to Butler. Stephen King 's 2002 novel From A Buick 8 takes place in the area. The city was the setting for several scenes in the 2015 novel trilogy Benjamin's Field by local author J. J. Knights. The Butler Road Race, a 5-mile and 2-mile race held each summer in June, raises scholarship funding for local students. The Butler Italian Festival
1056-596: Is the location of Moraine State Park , with the 3,000-acre (12 km ) glacial lake, Lake Arthur. Lake Arthur is used for fishing and sailing , and the surrounding park is used for hiking and hunting . The county has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in Butler borough range from 27.7 °F in January to 72.1 °F in July. As of the 2000 census , there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in
1122-486: The 2000 census , there were 15,121 people, 6,740 households, and 3,626 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,611.3 inhabitants per square mile (2,166.5/km ). There were 7,402 housing units at an average density of 2,746.8 per square mile (1,060.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 2.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.88% of
1188-862: The American Bantam Car Company , known for developing the original WWII Jeep . Despite these industrial advancements, the Pullman-Standard plant closed in 1982, and the American Bantam Car Company struggled, eventually losing military contracts to larger companies. The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921, was the last Carnegie library established in Pennsylvania. Butler is home to the Butler Little Theatre, which has been producing plays since 1941. Notable historical sites include
1254-791: The Butler County Courthouse and the Butler Armory . Butler hosts annual events, such as the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and the Butler Italian Festival. Butler has faced economic changes, with manufacturing jobs becoming scarce by the end of the 1970s. However, the city has made efforts to revitalize its economy and community. Noteworthy employers include AK Steel , Butler Area School District , and VA Butler Healthcare . Butler gained international attention in July 2024 after
1320-474: The Butler County Courthouse during the 1960 United States presidential election . Hubert Humphrey also campaigned in Butler. In 2004, Vice President Dick Cheney spoke in Saxonburg to campaign for President George W. Bush in the 2004 United States presidential election . Donald Trump , while president, campaigned at the Butler County Airport in 2020. On July 13, 2024, Butler County was
1386-528: The Greater Pittsburgh region. As of the 2020 census , the population was 13,502. Butler is named after Major General Richard Butler , who died in the Battle of the Wabash in 1791. It was first settled in 1803 by John and Samuel Cunningham and incorporated as a borough in 1817 before becoming a city in 1918. Initially settled by Irish and Scottish immigrants, Butler saw a significant influx of German settlers in
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#17327722047671452-751: The Mississippi River received more toxic materials than the Connoquenessing, making the small river the second most polluted waterway in the United States. At the time, the Armco Inc. steel facility in Butler ranked first nationally for the amount of pollutant discharges. However, by 2010, due to reduced industry and clean up efforts, the creek's health has significantly recovered and has become popular for water-sport activities. The city of Butler has six labeled neighborhoods: As of
1518-493: The Society for Creative Anachronism , is fought in Butler County. Its site becomes the fourth most populous place in the county for a few weeks each year. 40°55′N 79°55′W / 40.91°N 79.91°W / 40.91; -79.91 Butler, Pennsylvania Butler is a city and the county seat of Butler County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is 35 miles (56 km) north of Pittsburgh and part of
1584-478: The U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well. Several of these communities, most notably Renfrew, Lyndora, Herman, Sarver, Cabot, Boyers, and Forestville, have post offices and zip codes, but aren't officially incorporated under Pennsylvania law, and exist entirely within townships. The population ranking of
1650-492: The assassination attempt against Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in nearby Connoquenessing Township . Butler was named for Maj. Gen. Richard Butler , who fell at the Battle of the Wabash , also known as St. Clair's Defeat, in western Ohio in 1791. In 1803, John and Samuel Cunningham became the first settlers in the village of Butler. After settling in Butler, the two brothers laid out
1716-400: The 12-year incumbent. She is both the city's first Democratic and first female mayor. While in office, Mayor Pflueger had the position of Police Chief reinstated in the small city. Pflueger was succeeded by Pamela Bauman in 2013, who died in office. William Gillespie was elected in a special election to complete the remainder of Bauman's term. As of 2023, Gillespie remains in office. Saxonburg
1782-657: The Butler County Courthouse. The house has been adapted for use by the Butler County Historical Society. Butler's highest-ranked federal official is William J. Perry , Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1997. He graduated from Butler High School in 1945. George Washington passed through this area during the French and Indian War . In 1923, the funeral train of President Warren G. Harding passed through Butler County on its way to Washington D.C. John F. Kennedy spoke in front of
1848-407: The Butler area as being politically conservative. That year, Mayor Bob Dandoy, a Democrat, stated that the city limits has a higher concentration of non-Republicans compared to the surrounding county. According to Dandoy, "President Trump enjoys a lot of support here." Despite this support, in 2024, an attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump occurred at a rally near the town. He
1914-434: The Butler city jurisdiction. Nonetheless, Mayor of Butler Bob Dandoy stated that a lot of attention was focused on the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km ), all land. Connoquenessing Creek is the only waterway to pass through the city. In 2000, a scientific study was conducted to determine the health of the creek. Researchers discovered that only
1980-461: The FBI and police to his remains buried in the yard of her Massachusetts house. He died in 1999 after a series of strokes, at the approximate age of 68. The first murder occurred in 1849. Christina Foertsch, sister of Albert and Wilbert Foertsch, killed Adele, Wilbert's three-year-old daughter, before killing herself. In November 2009, Jody Pflueger was elected as mayor as a write-in candidate, defeating
2046-534: The Park productions at Preston Park and other Butler county parks. The Maridon Museum is the only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on Chinese and Japanese art and culture. The Little Red School House is a former one-room schoolhouse that taught students from 1839 to 1874. Throughout its history, it has been a post office, library and Red Cross headquarters. It became
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2112-426: The age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under
2178-429: The age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males. Butler County has long been one of the most consistently Republican counties in Pennsylvania and the nation. The last Democratic presidential candidate to win it
2244-532: The air on micropower levels throughout Saxonburg on AM 1620 and FM 100.3 under FCC Part 15 rules. In 1946, Fred Seitz, head of the physics department at Carnegie Tech , recruited Ed Creutz , Jack Fox , Roger Sutton and Bert Corben to the university to develop an important nuclear physics research program. By June 6, 1946, they had built a leading-edge, 450 MeV proton synchrocyclotron at the Nuclear Research Center near Saxonburg, just south of
2310-408: The average family size was 2.75. In the borough the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 34.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.0 males. The median income for a household in the borough
2376-403: The average family size was 2.96. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median income for a household in the city
2442-562: The city limits. Five major highways run through or near the city, providing links to other areas throughout Western Pennsylvania . The south terminus of Pennsylvania Route 38 is just north of the city at U.S. Route 422 . Route 422 skirts the city, to the north, on the Butler Bypass. PA 68 and PA 356 go straight through downtown, where they intersect with PA 8 (Butler's Main Street). In 2024, The New York Times characterized
2508-439: The city limits. The research program flourished up to the mid-1970s. By then the accelerator had become obsolete and was dismantled. The site was converted to industrial purposes, and is now occupied by II-VI Corporation . As of 1997, only one or two of the original Nuclear Research Center buildings remained intact, including the original laboratory building. On the afternoon of December 4, 1980, career criminal Donald Eugene Webb
2574-663: The community by drawing up plots of land for more incoming settlers. By 1817, the community was incorporated into a borough . The first settlers were of Irish or Scottish descent and were driving westward from Connecticut . In 1802, the German immigrants began arriving, with Detmar Basse settling in Jackson Township in 1802 and founding Zelienople the following year. After George Rapp arrived in 1805 and founded Harmony , larger numbers of settlers followed. John A. Roebling settled Saxonburg in 1832, by which time most of
2640-490: The county as being politically conservative. Chart of Voter Registration As of September 30, 2024, there are 142,305 registered voters in Butler County. K-12 school districts include: As of 2024, several area school districts, as a tradition, gave school holidays when the deer hunting season began. The Butler County Federated Library System (additionally known as the Library System of Butler County) includes
2706-495: The county was carried by Republican John McCain 's 63% to Democrat Barack Obama 's 35%. Since 2008, Butler County has continually given Republican nominees support in the mid-60s, with both Mitt Romney and Donald Trump receiving around 66% of the vote in 2012 , 2016 , and 2020 . In 2024, by political party, almost 80,000 residents registered as Republican, almost 40,000 registered as Democratic, and about 20,000 are not Democratic nor Republican. The New York Times described
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2772-568: The county was filled with German settlers. Butler was incorporated into a city in 1918. The first Butler library originated in 1894 with the Literary Society of Butler in what is now known as the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921, was the last Carnegie library to be built in Pennsylvania . In the intervening 27, years the library was independently operated. From 1921 to 1941,
2838-571: The county. The population density was 221 inhabitants per square mile (85/km ). There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 units per square mile (34/km ). The racial/ethnic makeup of the county is 96.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, 0.7% from two or more races; and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race. 39.0% German , 20.8% Irish , 13.1% Italian , 8.6% English , and 7.8% Polish . There were 65,862 households, out of which 32.90% had children under
2904-631: The early 19th century. Detmar Basse founded Zelienople in 1803, and George Rapp established Harmony in 1805, leading to further growth and development. In the early 20th century, Butler became an industrial hub, contributing significantly to the Steel Belt manufacturing region. The city was home to the Standard Steel Car Company , which opened in 1902 and manufactured some of the first all-steel railcars. This facility later became part of Pullman-Standard . Butler also housed
2970-450: The edge of the drainage divide. Eventually Lake Pouty spilled over and rushed to the south, carving Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Lakes Watts and Edmund drained into the gorge, digging it deeper and making Slippery Rock and Muddy creeks flow south. Areas of the 400-foot (120 m) deep Slippery Rock Gorge may be seen at nearby McConnells Mill State Park . The glacier created a landscape of rolling hills topped with hardwood trees and swamps in
3036-484: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Butler County. † county seat Butler County has often been used as a setting for films shot in the North Pittsburgh area. Such films include: Films set in Butler County, but not necessarily filmed there. Novels set in Butler County. Benjamin's Field , a trilogy by local author J. J. Knights The Pennsic War , an annual medieval camping event by
3102-499: The library quadrupled the number of patrons served. In the early 1900s, Butler was a "Steel Belt" manufacturing and industrial area. It remains home to a Cleveland Cliffs Butler Works, formerly AK Steel Butler Works. In 1902, the Standard Steel Car Company opened one of its largest railcar manufacturing facilities in Butler, where it manufactured some of the first all-steel rail cars. Standard Steel Car Company merged with Pullman Palace Car Company in 1934, creating Pullman-Standard,
3168-407: The population. There were 6,740 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and
3234-405: The population. There were 655 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and
3300-528: The present one. After Roebling returned to his engineering career, he developed his innovation of wire rope in a workshop here. He became known for his design of suspension bridges, including the most famous one, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Founded in 1832 by Friedrich Carl Roebling and his younger brother John A. Roebling , the frontier farming community was initially called "Germania". This
3366-638: The school district once operated Butler Area Junior High School, later Butler Middle School, which closed in 2022, in Butler City. There are two airports located outside the city. Butler County Airport , in Penn Township , is used for general aviation and may accommodate large aircraft such as corporate jets. Butler Farm Show Airport , in Connoquenessing Township , is used by pilots with smaller, private aircraft. Butler
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#17327722047673432-404: The site of an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump as he spoke at a campaign rally. Trump was shot in the ear and one spectator was killed. The shooter was also killed. The next day, authorities named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the perpetrator. Bret Michaels , lead singer of the rock band Poison , was born here in 1963. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
3498-420: The ten listed libraries. Each library is managed by its own Board of Directors. The majority of the funding for these libraries comes from state grants, user fines and donations with additional financial contributions from Butler County. The first Butler library originated in 1894 with the Literary Society of Butler in what is now known as the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921,
3564-492: The transmitter facility is no longer in Butler County, artifacts of it remain on display at the Saxonburg Museum, co-located with Roebling Park. Saxonburg's radio history continues with an internet-based radio station, saxonburgradio.com. The station, which is privately owned, has served the borough and surrounding southern Butler County with music and local news since October 25, 2015. The station also broadcasts over
3630-593: The trolleys replaced by buses. In 1965, the founder of ISKCON, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, arrived by bus to preach Hinduism, staying with the Aggarwal family. Like most of the region, by the end of the 1970s, the local economy changed dramatically. Manufacturing virtually ended and well-paying jobs became scarce. On July 13, 2024, during a 2024 presidential campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds near Butler, former President Donald Trump
3696-608: The valley bottoms. Moraines containing gravel, sand and clay were draped upon the landscape and silt was left on the extinct lake bottoms. Reference to: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/moraine/moraine_history.aspx Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Butler County: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by
3762-412: Was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 , when he won a national landslide and carried all but four counties in the state; indeed, Johnson is the only Democratic presidential candidate to carry this county in over a century. In 2000 , Republican George W. Bush received 62% of the vote, while Democrat Al Gore received 35%. In 2004 , the county was carried by Bush's 64% to Democrat John Kerry 's 35%. In 2008 ,
3828-653: Was $ 25,154, and the median income for a family was $ 35,893. Males had a median income of $ 30,607 versus $ 20,950 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,457. About 14.7% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. Major employers: The Butler Little Theatre has been running productions continuously since 1941. The Musical Theater Guild produces an annual musical production. In 2012, Hobnob Theatre Company began producing several plays, including an annual production of Charles Dickens ' A Christmas Carol and Shakespeare in
3894-650: Was $ 32,159, and the median income for a family was $ 41,875. Males had a median income of $ 37,500 versus $ 24,135 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 21,931. About 7.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. The borough is in the Knoch School District (formerly the South Butler County School District). Butler County, Pennsylvania Butler County
3960-481: Was changed to "Sachsenburg" and later anglicized to Saxonburg. Roebling had emigrated with his brother Carl and a group of pioneers from Prussia (Germany) in 1831 to flee political unrest and oppression. (Doubtful quite from the Great Bridge by David McCullogh published 1972 "He was seeking neither religious freedom nor release from the bondage of poverty.His quest was for something else".) The two men, along with
4026-510: Was founded as a Prussian colony by John A. Roebling , a civil engineer, and his brother Carl. After farming for a time, Roebling returned to engineering, and invented his revolutionary "wire rope.", which he first produced at Saxonburg. He moved the operation to Trenton, New Jersey. He is best known for designing his most famous work, the Brooklyn Bridge , but designed and built numerous bridges in Pittsburgh and other cities as well. At what
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#17327722047674092-453: Was headquartered in the area. Later the firm changed its name to American Bantam Car Company. Bantam was an early producer of small fuel-efficient vehicles through the 1930s. In 1940, lead engineer Karl Probst led Bantam design team to create what later was termed the iconic WWII Jeep . Sizeable military contracts eventually went to Willys and Ford, as the Bantam factory had floundered. Today,
4158-554: Was purchased in 1984 by Trinity Industries . Trinity Industries left the factory in 1993, and the factory was completely demolished in 2005. The site is now occupied by a vacant strip mall , as well as the Butler Transit Authority inter-modal facility. In 2011 the BTA moved a covered hopper rail-car, built in 1974, to the bus terminal in recognition of the former Pullman-Standard plant. The American Austin Car Company (1929–1941)
4224-586: Was the chief suspect in the murder of the borough police chief Gregory Adams at the Agway in Saxonburg. This was the second homicide in the borough's nearly 150-year history and received national attention, especially as Webb was never apprehended. Webb was put on the FBI Most Wanted List , but was never captured. After the FBI found new evidence in her house in 2016, in July 2017, his wife Lillian Webb confessed to hiding her husband for 17 years, and led
4290-739: Was the last Carnegie library built in Pennsylvania . In the intervening 27 years the library was independently operated. From 1921 to 1941 the library quadrupled the number of patrons served. In 1987 the County Commissioners, through a resolution, founded the Butler County Federated Library System. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Butler County. Before the glacier dam, Slippery Rock and Muddy creeks flowed north while extinct McConnells Run flowed south. The glacier dammed Lake Prouty on
4356-442: Was wounded in his right ear from an attempted assassination , during which one audience member was killed and two others severely injured in the gunfire. Thomas Matthew Crooks , the perpetrator, was promptly killed by a Secret Service Counter Assault Team sniper. Trump was swiftly transported to Butler Memorial Hospital and treated there, before being flown out of Pittsburgh International Airport . The incident occurred outside of
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