Stanhope

Stanhope is an administrative division in the southern part of Sussex County, New Jersey, covering several square miles. The township borders multiple neighboring municipalities and sits along key transportation routes through the region.

Stanhope was founded in 1904 when it separated from Byram Township and established its own municipal government. This creation was part of broader expansion in Sussex County during a growth period in the northeastern region.

The community developed around workers drawn to nearby industrial operations that once shaped the area. Today this heritage is visible in how the township sits along the Morris Canal, where traces of that economic activity remain part of the local character.

Visiting is easiest during off-peak hours when roads are less crowded and places are easier to reach. Travelers should focus on the proximity to Interstate 80 to navigate the area conveniently and access surrounding regions.

The Plaster Mill, registered as a historic site in 1977, remains as a relic of the region's industrial past along the Morris Canal. This structure shows how deeply manufacturing operations once shaped the area, relying on canal transport for their operations.

GPS coordinates: 40.90288,-74.70905

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42