South Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Connor Swimming Pool Complex

Photographed by Bryn Douds, March 3, 2019

1. Connor Swimming Pool Complex Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1927, the original swimming pool was one of the first municipal swimming pools in the country. The Village outgrew the original pool, and in 1972, a new $400,000 complex was built including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an intermediate pool and a wading pool. The Meadowland Society deeded the land to the Village with the proviso that its use continue as a public playground, honoring the use that Cameron Field, a non-profit corporation, and Rev. Lewis Cameron, intended. The pool complex is named for South Orange resident and Medal of Honor recipient Peter S. Connor, who died in Vietnam in 1966 while serving with the U.S. Marines.

( photo caption )
— The Original South Orange Swimming Pool c. 1927

Erected by The Township of South Orange Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 40° 45.067′ N, 74° 15.556′ W. Marker is in South Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Mead Street and Meadowbrook Lane, on the left when traveling west on Mead Street. Located in Meadowland Park on the bike path next to the baseball field. 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

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Swamp Line Trolley (here, next to this marker); Flood's Hill and Lone Oaks Golf Course (here, next to this marker); Baird Community Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadowland Park Lake (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cameron Field (about 500 feet away); Tau / Tony Smith (about 600 feet away); South Orange Memorial Rock - Viet Nam War (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Orange Memorial Rock - Operation Iraqi Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Orange.

More about this marker. Cameron Field marker is on the back of the marker.

Regarding Connor Swimming Pool Complex. Although the marker says "Built in 1927", the entire complex was dedicated on Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) 1914. Facilities included the swimming pool, a playground, tennis courts, baseball and football fields, basketball courts, dressing rooms, and a grandstand.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.