[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE HILL, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW 
                                 JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 1998

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
people of the Township of Mine Hill, New Jersey as they commemorate the 
75th anniversary of the incorporation of their community.
  In the early years, Mine Hill centered around a diverse history of 
rich iron ore veins and active mining operations. The Delaware Indians, 
known as the Lenni Lenape were aware of the iron outcroppings and named 
the area Succasunny meaning ``black stone''. The settlers realized the 
potential and developed the ``black stone'' into a profitable 
commodity. Some of the mines date back to the Revolutionary War when 
iron ore was provided to nearby forges.
  Because the iron ore was one of the finest quality and in such great 
abundance, mining, not farming became the primary industry in the area. 
This led to the development of the Village of Mine Hill. Mine Hill is 
also known for the Dickerson Mine, named after Governor Mahlon 
Dickerson, a resident of Mine Hill and Governor of New Jersey from 1815 
to 1817. The Dickerson Mine was the first and oldest iron mine in the 
state.
  The Township of Mine Hill is a small community of approximately 2.95 
square miles, located in central Morris County. In 1993, this quiet 
community was recognized by the Federal government as having one of the 
best elementary schools in the country. The Canfield Avenue School was 
named a Blue Ribbon School which means that it placed in the top 200 
schools in the Untied States in quality of education.
  Once a prominent iron mining community, Mine Hill has kept its small 
town American identity. The 75th anniversary of Mine Hill's 
incorporation is a great achievement. It is a time for celebration and 
reflection for the residents.
  Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating 
the Township of Mine Hill Township on this important milestone.

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