John U. Lloyd Beach State Park History
The recreation area was named in memory of the late John U. Lloyd, Broward County’s attorney for more than 30 years, who was instrumental in acquiring the first piece of property that eventually became this park.
New River Sound was the original link from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The Native Americans used this for access to and from the Everglades.
The "Barefoot Mailman" walked along these very shores in the late 1800’s to deliver mail to the hardy souls willing to brave the hostile environment before Interstates and air conditioning.
Whiskey Creek, as the sound is now known, was used for smuggling liquor during "The Prohibition Era". There have been a number of sites found just west of the park of old smugglers camps including liquor bottles and other evidence of their illegal activities.
On a more contemporary note "Whiskey Creek" is the location of the infamous "Murf the Surf murders".
Although the actual murders are well documented, the many sightings of the "Red Eyed Lady" are more for your interpretation. She is believed to be the spirit of one of "Murf the Surf"’s victims.
New River Sound was the original link from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River in Fort Lauderdale. The Native Americans used this for access to and from the Everglades.
The "Barefoot Mailman" walked along these very shores in the late 1800’s to deliver mail to the hardy souls willing to brave the hostile environment before Interstates and air conditioning.
Whiskey Creek, as the sound is now known, was used for smuggling liquor during "The Prohibition Era". There have been a number of sites found just west of the park of old smugglers camps including liquor bottles and other evidence of their illegal activities.
On a more contemporary note "Whiskey Creek" is the location of the infamous "Murf the Surf murders".
Although the actual murders are well documented, the many sightings of the "Red Eyed Lady" are more for your interpretation. She is believed to be the spirit of one of "Murf the Surf"’s victims.
