Sterling Hill Mining Museum
The Sterling Hill Mine, now known as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, is a former zinc mine in the borough of Ogdensburg in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It dates back to 1989. Pleasant highs of 62–83°F mark the mildest months, May to October.
A museum inside Ogdensburg
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
Vernon Township is the nearest base
Vernon Township is 10 miles northeast, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 45 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1989
Sterling Hill Mining Museum dates from 1989. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Sterling Hill Mining Museum
The Sterling Hill Mine, now known as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, is a former zinc mine in the borough of Ogdensburg in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It was the last working underground mine in New Jersey. It closed in 1986, and became a museum in 1989. Along with the nearby Franklin Mine, it is known for its variety of minerals, especially the fluorescent varieties. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1991, for its significance in industry.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1989
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1991)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Where to base yourself for Sterling Hill Mining Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Vernon Township (20) and Parsippany-Troy Hills Township (27).
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township
56,633 people
18 mi southeast of Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sterling Hill Mining Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogdensburg | in town | — | — | 2,319 | $325K | — |
| Vernon Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 20 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 22,965 | $331K | A+ |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 27 26 hotels · 1 motel | 56,633 | $536K | B+ |
| Warwick | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 25 4 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,685 | $459K | — |
| West Milford Township | 12 mi east | 15 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,216 | $400K | A |
| Rockaway Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 27,728 | $467K | B+ |
| Andover Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,721 | $413K | A+ |
| Byram Township | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 8,249 | $390K | — |
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While you are near Sterling Hill Mining Museum
All of these are within 41 miles.
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What people ask about Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Is Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg?
Yes. It’s inside Ogdensburg, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Sterling Hill Mining Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Sterling Hill Mining Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 34 miles southeast of Newark and about 38 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Sterling Hill Mining Museum?
Teterboro (TEB), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Sterling Hill Mining Museum?
Vernon Township (10 mi, 20 places to stay), Parsippany-Troy Hills Township (18 mi, 27 places to stay) and Warwick (18 mi, 25 places to stay).
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