Discover Accessible Travel in Butler County, PA: A Journey with Adventures by Jamie
Traveling with accessibility needs can sometimes be daunting, but my recent adventure in Butler County, PA, was a breath of fresh air.
Located in Western PA, Butler County offers a glimpse of small-town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia, and 380 miles from New York City.
Some of the earliest known history begins with first U.S. President George Washington, who passed through the area around the same time the French & Indian War began. Butler County has plenty of other interesting history, as well. It was founded in 1800 and named for Gen. Richard Butler, a colonial officer in the American Revolution.
Many of the towns hold rich German history; including Harmony, founded in 1804 by the Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom, and Saxonburg, which still maintains the architectural charm of a quaint German hamlet. Saxonburg was co-founded by John Roebling who also invented wire rope and designed the Brooklyn Bridge.
Present-day, the county has museums and many historic locations which interpret the area’s past. Special events and reenactments offer living history as well.
Discover Accessible Travel in Butler County, PA: A Journey with Adventures by Jamie
Traveling with accessibility needs can sometimes be daunting, but my recent adventure in Butler County, PA, was a breath of fresh air.
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