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Butler Beach, Florida

African-American resortsBeaches of FloridaBeaches of St. Johns County, FloridaCensus-designated places in FloridaCensus-designated places in St. Johns County, Florida
Census-designated places in the Jacksonville metropolitan areaPopulated coastal places in Florida on the Atlantic OceanUse mdy dates from July 2023
St. Johns County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Butler Beach Highlighted
St. Johns County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Butler Beach Highlighted

Butler Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,978 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. Established by Frank B. Butler, who had been successful operating a grocery store and became a political activist, it was a resort for African Americans. The Lincolnville businessman bought land in the area between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, and offered beach access to African Americans. It was the only beach open to them between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.

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Butler Beach, Florida
Osceola Avenue,

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Osceola Avenue 5148
32080
Florida, United States
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