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Facts about (Hopatcong State Park):
Overview of Hopatcong State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
Lake Hopatcong was originally created as part of the Morris Canal a 90-mile waterway that ran from Newark to Phillipsburg and was the chief means of transporting coal iron and zinc across New Jersey in the 1860s The lake was the canals major source of water In 1866 over 880000 tons of freight was transported on the canalHowever as the more efficient Morris and Essex Railroad was established the canal was abandoned The historical museum is located in the old Morris Canal locktenders house and o
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Hopatcong State Park):
Lake Hopatcong,The Morris Canal,Lake Musconetcong,Fishing,Hunting,Picnicking,Basketball,Playgrounds and Play Field,Boating/Canoeing,Winter sports: ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice boating, sledding, ice sailing,Swimming.
Contact Information:
Address:PO Box 8519,Landing, NJ,07850-8519
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