Buttonwillow is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census.

History

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Buttonwillow was named for the buttonbush (Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis), which resembles the willow.

Buttonwillow is a major stop for motorists travelling on Interstate 5. It includes three gas stations (Exxon, Chevron, and Arco), a McDonald's, a Carl's Jr., and a Travel Centers of America truck stop. These are all located at the exit of State Highway 58. There is a large electrical substation next to the town that is a part of a major North-South transmission corridor. It marks the northern end of Path 26 across the Transverse Ranges and the southern end of the Path 15 power lines.

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