Butler Beach in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Frank B. Butler

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

1. Frank B. Butler Marker

Inscription. In 1927, Frank B. Butler began purchasing properties on Anastasia Island, eventually expanding his land holdings from the Matanzas River to the Atlantic Ocean. Butler operated the Sea Breeze Kaseno, Butler's Inn, and developed a residential subdivision. In August 1947, Butler submitted a plat for Butler Beach's Beach Unit 1, which included the property where this park exists. In 1964, Butler hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights advocates at his inn. Beginning in 1960 the Florida State Parks has managed Butler Beach and since 1980 St. Johns Conty has had the privilege to assist in managing this important part of local black history.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 29° 47.322′ N, 81° 16.005′ W. Marker is in Butler Beach, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is on Riverside Boulevard 0.2 miles west of Florida Route A1A, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in Frank B. Butler Park West

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at the end of Riverside Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 399 Riverside Boulevard, Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Frank B. Butler (approx. half a mile away); 5480 Atlantic View (approx. half a mile away); Butler's Beach (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Butler's Beach (approx. half a mile away); Canopy Shores History (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Canopy Shores History (approx. 2.6 miles away); VFW Memorial (approx.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

2. Frank B. Butler Marker

3.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butler Beach.

Also see . . . Frank B. Butler. (Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Frank B. Butler Park West Entrance sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

3. Frank B. Butler Park West Entrance sign

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.