Sterling Hill (New Jersey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sterling Hill |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) NGVD 29 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sussex County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Parent range | Pimple Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Franklin |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Sterling Hill is a cool mountain located in Sussex County, New Jersey. It stands tall at about 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. From its top, you can look out over the Wallkill River and the town of Ogdensburg to the southeast. Sterling Hill is part of a group of hills known as the Pimple Hills.
What's in a Name?
How Sterling Hill Got Its Name
Sterling Hill got its name from a person named Lord Stirling. He was an important person who owned the land way back in the 1700s.
Lord Stirling wasn't just an owner; he also ran a special kind of mine on the mountain. This mine dug up a metal called zinc. That's how the mountain got its unique name, honoring him and his work there.
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