Buttonwillow was originally founded by Miller and Lux Enterprises when they
established their ranch headquarters here in 1885. The town site was first
laid out in 1895, another town site map developed in 1921, and the present town
site was developed from a map laid out in 1927.
Historic Buttonwillow Tree (State
registered landmark 492).
This lone tree, which gave the town of Buttonwillow its
name, served as a landmark on an old trans-valley trail. An ancient Yokuts
Indian meeting place, it later became the site of settlers' stock rodeos.
Location: On Buttonwillow Dr, 0.5 mi N of State Hwy 58
Cotton is the number one crop in Buttonwillow with an annual value of approximately
$58 million. It's strong agricultural economy is supported by crops such
as cotton, sugar beets, alfalfa, grain, and by the related businesses that
distribute products around the world.
In recent years local farmers have also diversified their acreage into such
crops as onion, tomatoes, garlic, carrots, kiwis, almond and pistachio trees.
One of the best attributes of Buttonwillow is the friendliness of the people.
With a population of 1,800, Buttonwillow is truly small town living at its best.
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The Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is a non-profit
organization whose primary focus is the promotion of its local business sector
and agriculturally based economy.
Each year the Chamber provides financial assistance to qualified local
organizations that serve Buttonwillow. The Chamber supports and encourages
all community services and projects that improve the quality of life in
Buttonwillow. Projects that beautify the community and enhance the
business environment, such as:
