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.
Frank B. Butler. . 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.
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.
Location. 29° 47.209′ N, 81° 15.516′ W. Marker is in Butler Beach, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from Florida Route A1A just south of Rudolph Street. Marker is at the entrance to Frank B. Butler Park East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5860 A1A South, Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
Also see . . . Frank B. Butler. (Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023
2. Frank B. Butler Marker
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 60 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
