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Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge

 
 
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
1. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge Marker
Inscription.
In Honor Of
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 & ViaductsWaterways & 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. Marker 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 in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Augusta Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Dennis Cahill (within
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shouting distance of this marker); Turbine Power (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Ryder Randall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Meadow Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Walton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Curtis Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sacred Heart Cultural Center (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
 
More about this marker. Presently major roadway improvements are underway.
Bridge work also included, access is limited, bridge view somewhat obstructed
 
Also see . . .  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.) 
 
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge, westside plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
2. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge, westside plaque
(Lower plaque)
Committe
15 Names
Engineer   Architect
Arichitrctural Decorations
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By C. Hanchey, February 1, 2011
3. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
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Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside relief and plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
4. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside relief and plaque
Major Butt image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
5. Major Butt
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
6. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge eastside Marker
(Lower plaque)
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)
Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
Georgia Archives
7. Archibald Willingham Butt Memorial Bridge
Archibald Willingham Butt at Arlington National Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Ron Williams ,Arlington National Cemetery Website
8. Archibald Willingham Butt at Arlington National Cemetery
Archibald Willingham Butt Arlington National Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.
Ron Williams Arlington National Cemetery Website
9. 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."
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.   3. submitted on January 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.   4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
 
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