Mount Hope Historical Park
Wharton, New Jersey
Welcome to Mount Hope Historical Park in Wharton, New Jersey. This park was once the site of an active iron ore mine that started as far back as 1710 making it one of the oldest mining areas in Colonial America. All mining operations ceased in 1978 and today the visitor can still see remains of the mines including shafts, audits, slopes, and subsidence pits. Come out and explore the hiking trails.
To contact the Morris County Parks Office please call 973-326-7600.
444.00 acresabout 340 football fields
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Acreage444.00
Managed byMorris County
Address75 Teabo Road, Wharton, NJ 07885
Coordinates40.926732, -74.546271
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