Bute County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in
1764 from the eastern part of Granville County. It was named for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1762 to 1763. In
1779 Bute County was divided into Franklin County and Warren County, and ceased to exist.
See also
* List of extinct U.S. counties
* List of North Carolina counties
Category:Defunct counties of the United States
Category:Franklin County, North Carolina
Category:History of North Carolina
Category:Warren County, North Carolina