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Vernon - Sussex County's largest school system |
| Vernon was established on November 19, 1792 when it was set off from Hardyston Township. The 68 square miles which marked the town's borders over 200 years ago have not changed since. However, the population of Vernon that was a mere 1548 people as recently as 1950, has steadily grown since the 1960's, when the ski industry was introduced to the area. Today, the town's growth is best reflected by its school system - its 4800 students make it the largest school system in Sussex County. It is bordered on the north by Orange County (NY), on the east by Passaic County (NJ), on the south by Hardyston Townbship and on the west by Wantage Township with the western border is formed by the Wallkill River. Other physical features include the Wawayanda Mountains, Lake Wawayanda and the "drowned lands of the Wallkill", a marshy tract of land at the southwestern part of the township. The principal villages in Vernon Twp. are Vernon, McAffee (West Vernon), Canisteer and Glenwood (once called North Vernon). |
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What's up in Vernon Sports |
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