West End in Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
1. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge Marker
Archibald Willingham Butt
Born in Augusta Sept. 26, 1865.
Graduated in the University
of the South, 1880
Major in the United States Army.
Trusted Aide-de-Camp
of two presidents.
Major Butt went to his death
on the steamer Titanic after
the rescue of the women and
children from that ill-fated
vessel, April 15, 1912.
In memory of his noble and lovable
qualities as a man, his courage and
high sense of duty as a soldier
WH Taft
Erected 1914.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1835.
Location. 33° 28.714′ N, 81° 59.041′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in West End. It is on 15th Street near The Augusta Canal, on the left when traveling south. Located between Greene Street and Calhoun Expressway Ramp. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 15th St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Augusta Canal (within shouting distance
this page online
More about this marker. Presently major roadway improvements are underway.
Bridge work also included, access is limited, bridge view somewhat obstructed
Also see . . .
1. Major Archibald Butt. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry:
While in Europe, Butt's only official business was to call on Pope Pius X at the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, where he delivered a personal message to the pope from the president. Butt headed for home and boarded the Titanic.... (Submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Butt Memorial Bridge. Excerpt:
The Butt Memorial Bridge is a road bridge in Augusta, Georgia that carries 15th Street(Submitted on June 2, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)over the Augusta Canal. It is dedicated to Major Archibald Willingham Butt, born in Augusta and a victim of the sinking of RMS Titanic. The bridge was erected in 1914 and dedicated by President William Howard Taft, a personal friend of Butt's. It is notable that the bridge was the first memorial erected to remember the Titanic disaster, and it stands today as the only memorial in Georgia dedicated to the disaster. The bridge is made of stone, featuring four pillars topped with bronze-banded globes placed over electric lights. Four lions with plaques adorn each side and end of the bridge, while lights are strung from one end of the bridge to the other. A memorial plaque is located on the center of the bridge, dedicated to Butt's memory.Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 20102. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
3. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge, westside plaque
(Lower plaque)
Committe
15 Names
Engineer Architect
Arichitrctural Decorations
Committe
15 Names
Engineer Architect
Arichitrctural Decorations
Photographed by C. Hanchey, February 1, 2011
4. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
From bridgehunter.com
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
5. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside relief and plaque
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
6. Major Butt
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
7. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside Marker
Temple Noyes Lodge
No.32, F.A.A.M. of
Washington, D.C.
Participated in the
dedication of this
bridge April 14, 1914
(List of 11 Officers)
Georgia Archives
8. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
Ron Williams ,Arlington National Cemetery Website
9. Archibald Willingham Butt at Arlington National Cemetery
Ron Williams Arlington National Cemetery Website
10. Archibald Willingham Butt Arlington National Cemetery Marker
"Military aide to the President (1908-12),
son of Joshua Willingham and Pamela Robertson Butt. Born September 26, 1865 in Augusta, Georgia.
Lost at sea on April 16, 1912, when the steamship Titanic with 1500 souls on board sank in the Atlantic ocean.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
11. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
Butt Memorial Bridge from the south showing eagle and lion decorative work.
Photographed by Bain News Service, 1909
12. Archibald Willingham Butt
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,851 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on June 2, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
