South Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flood's Hill and Lone Oaks Golf Course
Golfers at Lone Oaks Golf Course
Photographed by Bryn Douds, March 8, 2021
1. Flood's Hill and Lone Oaks Golf Course Marker
In the mid-1800s, William Redmond and his family lived in a large home named "Hillside," located on North Ridgewood Road. He also owned a large parcel of sloping land across the street from his home. At that time, South Orange was primarily a farming community, so it was not unusual when a farmer by the name of Mr. Flood struck a deal with Mr. Redmond to rent the slope to graze his Jersey cows. Mr. Flood and his cows were such a fixture in town that residents still refer to that property as "Flood's Hill." Later, the slope became part of the Lone Oaks golf course.
Erected by The Township of South Orange Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 45.067′ N, 74° 15.556′ W. Marker is in South Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is on Meadowbrook Lane 0.1 miles north of Mead Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Meadowland Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Orange NJ 07079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Connor Swimming Pool Complex (here, next to this marker); Swamp Line Trolley (here, next to this marker); Baird Community Center (within shouting distance of
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Additional commentary.
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The South Orange & Maplewood Trolley actually began operations in 1894. The ground along this section of the river was quite marshy prior to drainage in 1881-1883. After reclamation, the
Meadow Land Society purchased the land to avoid industrialization and subdivision.
The group worked with the South Orange Field Club in managing the land. The Club built and operated the Lone Oak 9-hole links golf course for a dozen years from 1896.
— Submitted November 19, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey.
Additional keywords. Meadowland Park
Photographed by Bryn Douds, March 8, 2021
2. Back of Flood's Hill Marker
The Swamp Line Trolley
Photographed by Bryn Douds
3. Marker for Flood's Hill & Swamp Line Trolley
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
