Near Darien in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Famous Butler Authors
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008
1. Famous Butler Authors Marker
Pierce Butler and his daughter, Frances, who shared his interest in the South, returned to Butler Island in 1866, and worked to rehabilitate the plantations. Pierce Butler died in 1867, but Frances continued for several years to manage the Island acreage. She wrote a book, "Ten Years On A Georgia Plantation," an interesting and valuable account of life in this section during the Reconstruction. Owen Wister, famous author of "The Virginian," and other novels, was the son of Sarah Butler, sister of Frances. He often visited Butler Island plantation.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 095-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 31° 21.264′ N, 81° 26.727′ W. Marker is near Darien, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker is on Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) 1.3 miles south of Darien. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darien GA 31305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Butler Island Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); General's Island (approx. 0.7 miles away); Darien Waterfront
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Also see . . .
1. Butler Family. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Owen Wister. Wikiperia entry:
His mother, Sarah Butler Wister, was the daughter of actress Fanny Kemble, wife of Pierce Butler (Submitted on September 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2011
2. Famous Butler Authors Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 27, 2008
3. Former Butler Plantation
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008
4. former Butler Plantation site
See Nearby Markers, "Butler Island Plantation"
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,764 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 18, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
