Waterloo Village

Waterloo Village features restored 19th-century buildings, remnants of the Morris Canal system, and preserved structures that showcase early American industrial and community life along the Musconetcong River.

Originally inhabited by the Lenape people, the area developed into a thriving mill town during the 1800s serving as a crucial stop on the Morris Canal between New York and Pennsylvania before its decline after the Civil War.

The site includes Winakung, a recreated Lenape woodland village that educates visitors about indigenous traditions, wilderness survival skills, and Native American history through interactive exhibits and hands-on cultural activities.

The historic site operates daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free admission, offering guided tours, educational programs for school groups, and accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities.

Waterloo Village contains remnants of the Morris Canal's engineering marvels including inclined planes, locks, and aqueducts that were designed to transport cargo across challenging terrain elevations in the New Jersey Highlands.

Location: Byram Township

Address: Waterloo Road 07874 Stanhope

Opening Hours: 06:00-18:00

Phone: +19733471835

Website: https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/historic/waterloovillage.html

GPS coordinates: 40.91556,-74.75611

Latest update: October 6, 2025 10:16