NJ Zinc Co Palmer Plant historic site

The intent is to inform the public that this historic site is to be leveled Show an alternative (work to make it state & national historic site) To give the council a true “alternative” than just going with the flow It is a golden opportunity for the town to make something of itself—a true model […]

Bells of Franklin

You have reached the page for the Bells of Franklin, an ecumenical charity for local needy. We had a great Christmas drive (I will have photos of it on the site) but the support for needy knows no special month. Please give to our local needy by sending a check to the following. Thank you. Make checks payable […]

Sussex County History Today: Declaration of Independence

Bill Truran author

A bright day in the year for all of us is the Fourth of July. Fireworks, parades, picnics, family and friends! But all this joyousness we have today came at a price. In the past, those people who have been coined our Founding Fathers and Mothers took great risk. A risk of losing their livelihood, […]

Sussex County Historical Marker Program

Sussex County Historical Marker Program

Sussex County History Today By Bill Truran, Sussex County Historian. Sussex County Historical Marker Program One of the most important, and exciting, parts of being the Sussex County Historian is the opportunity to review and award historical markers for sites which are of significant value to our county. The Historical Marker program for this year […]

Rails to Trails Project

The Iron Horse Trail Management Plan Recycling Railroads in Sussex and Warren Counties Borough of Franklin Rails to Trails Green Acres Walkill Valley Management Plan Bringing to life the Iron Horse Trail and the Wallkill Valley Trail. See: https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18489 A History of the Sussex Railroad Sign up to be part of Rails to Trails

Franklinite for New Jersey State Mineral Project

Dedication of Franklinite: NJ State Mineral Senate Bill #1727 passed unanimously by 220th Legislature Senate and Assembly along with pen as signed by governor and heritage of Franklin mining families. Stella Hall Truran and Bill Truran gifting the signed bill display case to Franklin Mineral Museum during Miner’s Day on June 9, 2025 at the […]

Revolutionary War 250 Project

Celebrating the rich history, a quarter millennium on, of the American nation—the forming of the United States.  “Pathways of the Revolution: The Contribution of Sussex County” See: https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18413