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

Butler's Beach

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

1. Butler's Beach Marker

Inscription. Frank B. Butler and his company College Park Realty Co. established Butler's Beach Subdivision in 1947. At that time, it was the only African-American beach between American Beach in Duval County and Daytona Beach in Volusia County. Butler's Beach boasted a subdivision and a resort, which included a bathhouse, Inn, and casino. The streets in the area reflect Butler family names. In addition to Butler Avenue, Mary Street was named for his mother, Minnie Street for his wife and daughter, Rudolph Avenue was named for his grandson, and Glorida Street was named for his granddaughter.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 29° 47.206′ N, 81° 15.505′ W. Marker is in Butler Beach, Florida, in St. Johns County. It can be reached from Florida Route A1A close to Rudolph Street. Marker is in the parking area for 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.

Regionally,

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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: Frank B. Butler (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Butler's Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); 5480 Atlantic View (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Frank B. Butler (approx. half a mile away); Canopy Shores History (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Canopy Shores History (approx. 3 miles away); VFW Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butler Beach.

Regarding Butler's Beach. Please note that American Beach is

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

2. Butler's Beach Marker

in Nassau County not Duval County as the marker states.

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

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 537 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.