Welcome to the Township of Mine Hill

The Township of Mine Hill is a beautiful residential community located in the northwest corner of Morris County. The Township is easy to reach via the midtown direct line of NJ Transit, which is available in nearby Dover, Interstate 80, US Route 46, and NJ State Highway 10.

Mine Hill has an excellent K-6 school system. The Canfield Avenue School is a Blue Ribbon School and has been declared a National School of Excellence.

Now a thriving suburban community, Mine Hill was once a thriving mining center, with the first mining occurring in the early 1700s. The Dickerson Mine was owned and operated by Mahlon Dickerson, New Jersey's 12th Governor (1815-1817) and Secretary of the US Navy (1834-1838) and his family, and was the largest iron ore mine in the area. The mine supplied much of the ore used during the Revolutionary War period. At one time the township boasted some of the richest iron ore mines in the country. The last of the mines closed during the late 1960s.

With a current population of over 3,500, the township continues to expand its services and facilities, while maintaining its small town atmosphere. Many of the township's residents volunteer their time and hard work to make Mine Hill a better place for us all. With it's senior and youth recreational programs, diverse population base, and safe family environment, Mine Hill is the ideal town to call "Home".