Re: (erielack) Sterling Mine

[Jedalberg_@_aol.com]

North Jersey was the largest iron ore producing area in the country until the 
discovery and subsequent development of the Mesabe Range iron ore region 
starting in the 1880's. This spelled the demise of North Jersey as a major 
producer, although many mines operated into the early years of the 20th Century, with 
a few surviving until the '50's and later. The latter included the Washington 
mine in OXford, served by the DL&W, the Richards Mine until 1957, the Mt. 
Hope, and the last, the Scrub Oaks about '65 (I went down in the latter in early 
'62-1100 feet). The last were served by the CNJ.
Jim Dalberg 


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