Butler County lies towards the western portion of Nebraska just above Lincoln County right next door to Woodhouse Creek National Wildlife Refuge which provides some spectacular sights for travelers passing through or those who reside here . Butler hosts roughly 8200 people , nearly 7000 less than its neighbor Lancaster within its borders while local towns including Dwight & Rising City provide services within their limited range size such as schools , churches & parks . Farms are typically used mainly for grazing cattle or crops such as corn & beans but visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities at nearby lakes around Butler as well like Burchard & Carr Lake Parks .