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. Butler was heavily involved in local politics to ensure that African-American citizens in St. Johns County had a voice in elections. In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his associates Andrew Young, Ralph Abernathy and C.T. Vivian, stayed at Butler's Inn. Butler's Beach became a state park in the 1960s and over a two-year period from 1965-1967, the Florida State Parks System counted 84,618 overnight guests. To learn more, check out Frank B. Butler: Lincolnville Businessman and Founder of St. Augustine, Florida's Historic Black Beach by Barbara Walch and published by Butler's grandson, Rudolph B. Hadley Sr.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 29° 47.189′ N, 81° 15.499′ 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 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.

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 Butler's Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank B. Butler (within shouting distance of this marker);

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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. 4.8 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.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 2, 2023

2. Butler's Beach Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.