Sussex County citizens and visitors,

Welcome to Sussex County history. This page is intended to be a foundation upon which to present our rich heritage. Here we recognize and list the places and organization whereby a person can find ways to enjoy what we have. The purpose is to build a bridge from the past, to be appreciated and enhanced today, and preserved for future generations.

Bill Truran
Sussex County Historian

Historic Marker Update (August 2020)

I am happy to state the we have awarded three Sussex County historical markers for 2020.

They are:

  • Greendell Train Station, Green Township, sponsored by the Lackawanna Cutoff Historical Committee (submitted by Mr. Keith Smolin)
  • The Newton Academy, Newton, sponsored by the Sussex County Historical Society (submitted by Ms. Wendy Wyman)
  • Wawayanda Furnace, Vernon, sponsored by the Vernon Historical Society (submitted by Ms. Jessi Palladini)

The awardees will be provided assistance by the County to share in the cost as provided in the agreement, and are able to use the Sussex County sign format.

The marker selection committee consists of Greg Poff, Joe Biuso, Lydia Palmer, and myself.

I am pleased to have been supported with an informal subcommittee by renowned Sussex County historians Ron Dupont, Mario Poggi, and Jeff Stovekin.

Thank you for your support in keeping our Sussex County history alive and recognized.

Take a look at the Sussex County Historic Markers and take the Historic Marker Tour.

Event Board

10/11/2020 - Newton Fall Festival
10/10/2020 - Sussex County's 10th Annual Heritage Weekend October 10 & 11
10/20/2020 Colonel Ryerson Civil War Roundtable Fall Tour
Oak Tree Planting - Contact: William R. Truran

Contact: William R. Truran to add your event.

Young Historians

A program is underway to alert the youth of our heritage, inform them, and encourage them to research and preserve our heritage.

Special County Programs

Western Highlands Scenic Byway
Byway Map
Byway Corridor Management Plan

Contact: Bill Truran for more information.

Local History Organizations

Andover Borough

Andover Township

Branchville Borough

Byram Township

Frankford Township

Franklin Borough

Fredon Township

Green Township

Hamburg Borough

Hampton Township

Hardyston Township

Hopatcong Borough

Lafayette Township

Montague Township

Newton Town

Ogdensburg Borough

Sandyston Township

Sparta Township

Stanhope Borough

Stillwater Township

Sussex Borough

Vernon Township

Walpack Township

Wantage Township

Sussex County

County Historical Organizations

Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council  
Sussex County History Alliance
Sussex County Historical Society  

Visit the Sussex County Wikipedia page to learn about county history, indigenous peoples, geology, and much more.

Sussex County Historian: William R. Truran
Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders