The Legionnaires of Post 202 are dedicated to preserving the Memories and Incidents of our Great Wars.  Each Legion member has taken an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we take that oath seriously!  We further believe that it is our duty to support our Community and Nation in any way we can.  

The Butler Heartland Show &  Festival is held each year on the weekend following the 4th of July.

The Farmer’s Market begins on the same weekend as the Butler Heartland Show & Festival, and continues every Friday, 3 pm to 7 pm, through October 31^st. 

Main Street Butler is a not for profit initiative dedicated to the historic preservation and revitalization of downtown Butler.  Its mission is to bring together the various diverse resources and leaders to establish a downtown that builds on the past, provides opportunity for the present, and creates a hopeful future for the entire Butler area.

Butler Early Education Center

Started in September of 1985, the Butler Early Education Center is a licensed center nurturing the infant to the 12-year old.  Programs include the Summer Fun Program, School Age Program, and a Nursery School Program.  For those who qualify, the center participates in State subsidized childcare assistance programs.  Check out the Center's website at www.butlercommunitydaycare.org or e-mail the Center at bcdc@locl.net or call 260-868-2091.

The Library is located at 340 S. Broadway.  The Library has publications, periodicals, videos, and DVDs.  More information is available on the Library's website.

DeKalb County Eastern Community School District

The City of Butler is part of the DeKalb County Eastern School District.  Butler Elementary School and Eastside Jr. - Sr. High School are located in Butler.  Riverdale Elementary School, located in nearby St. Joe, is also part of the School District.  For more information on the school district, please visit the appropriate website:

DeKalb County Eastern Community School District

Eastside Jr. - Sr. High School

Butler Elementary School

Riverdale Elementary School

The Eastside Area Community Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to improving the quality of like in the eastern side of DeKalb County, Indiana.  For twenty years the Foundation has participated in awarding scholarships to our children and participating in various community projects throughout the Eastern side of DeKalb County.  For mar information please contact the foundation at PO Box 395, Butler, IN 46721 or contact the foundation's officers. 

President - Gerald McNerney 260.868.2121

Vice-President - Randy Bercaw 260.868.2195

Secretary - Jerry Markle 260.868.2811

Treasurer - Dave Houser 260.868.2177

The Filling Station Youth Center is located at 315 South Federal Street, Butler.  Children 5 and over are welcome at the Youth Center.  Current hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 - 6 PM and Fridays 7 -10 PM.  The Center has a BMX bike course, basketball, roller skating, billiards, volleyball, foosball, air-hockey, ski-ball, board games, and pinball.

The Center is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded through grants and business donations.