Borough Hall
14 Highland Avenue
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
973-827-3444
Ogdensburg
A compact Sussex County borough shaped by mining history, neighborhood life, outdoor recreation and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
Surrounding municipalities: Franklin Borough and Sparta Township.
Quick facts: Ogdensburg became a borough in 1914 after separating from Sparta Township. The community’s identity is closely tied to the Sterling Hill zinc mine, now a nationally known mineral and mining museum.
Town Essentials
Public School
Ogdensburg Borough Public School
100 Main Street
Pre-K–8
High School
Wallkill Valley Regional High School serves Ogdensburg students in grades 9–12.
Emergency Services
Police, volunteer fire and first-aid services serve the borough. Call 911 for emergencies.
Historic Ogdensburg
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
30 Plant Street
The former Sterling Hill zinc mine is Ogdensburg’s signature attraction, with mine tours, mineral displays and fluorescent mineral exhibits.
Backwards Tunnel
Cork Hill Road area
The 19th-century railroad arch is a distinctive local historic landmark associated with the former rail line through the Wallkill Valley.
Old Schoolhouse & Firehouse Museum
Passaic Avenue / school grounds
The 1910 school building later served as the borough’s first firehouse and now preserves Ogdensburg history.
Ogdensburg Historical Society
Local volunteers preserve photographs, records, artifacts and stories connected with the borough’s mining and community history.
Parks & Recreation
Heater’s Pond
A borough recreation area used for seasonal swimming, picnicking and community outdoor time; winter conditions may allow ice skating.
Municipal Recreation Area
Main Street area recreation facilities support youth sports and community activities.
Community
Places of Worship
St. Thomas of Aquin Roman Catholic Church and First Presbyterian Church are part of Ogdensburg’s community life.
Schools & Youth
Ogdensburg Borough Public School is a small Pre-K–8 district with school-choice participation and local athletics.
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