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Lake Hopatcong was originally created as part of the Morris Canal, a 90-mile waterway that ran from Newark in the east to Phillipsburg in the west and was the chief means of transporting coal, iron and zinc across New Jersey in the 1860s. The lake was the canal's major sourc of water. In 1866, over 880,000 tons of frieght were transported on the canal. However, as the more efficient Morris and Essex Railroad was established, the canal was abandoned. The historical museum is located in the old Morris Canal locktender's house and offers exhibits on local American Indian history, the Morris Canal and the history of the lake. Directions Take exit 28 from Route 80 or follow Route 183 in Netcong. |
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