Ogdensburg in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Sterling Mine
Photographed By Ralph Bonard, June 2, 2021
1. The Sterling Mine Marker
The Sterling Mine, which closed in 1986, yielded 11 milllon tons of zinc, iron, and manganese ore. This mine, together with the nearby Franklin Mine, had a huge impact on the economic and cultural development of Sussex County, as many immigrants came here to work. These orebodies and the enclosing Franklin Marble constitute one of the great mining districts of the world, and have yielded more than 380 mineral specles, more than 90 of which fluoresce under ultra violet light. The Sterling Mine has now been preserved as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, whose misslon is to share this geological and mineralogical treasure with future generations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 41° 5.115′ N, 74° 36.194′ W. Marker is in Ogdensburg, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Passaic Avenue and Plant Street, on the right when traveling east on Passaic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Plant Streeet, Ogdensburg NJ 07439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Schoolhouse and Firehouse Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Franklin Furnace (approx. 2 miles away); The Works of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Concentrating Company
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Also see . . .
1. Sterling Hill Mining Museum. (Submitted on September 10, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Sterling Hill Mining Museum (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 10, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by Ralph Bonard of Ogdensburg, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Ralph Bonard of Ogdensburg, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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