Picturesque Vernon Township is located in the beautiful rolling hills and glacial lakes of Northern Sussex County. More than 24,000 people call Vernon Township home.
Vernon Township attracts many visitors throughout the year who come to enjoy the natural beauty, 50-mile vistas, tranquility, or outdoor excitement offered throughout our 68-mile community. Heathful spas, gracious Bed & Breakfast accomodations, ski, snowboarding, and golf resorts have earned Vernon Township the reputation as a "Live, Work, Play & Relax Community" throughout the four seasons. We look forward to your visit!
The independent Township of Vernon was established on November 19, 1792, becoming the largest municipality in Sussex County. The 68 square miles, which marked the township's boundries well over 200 years ago, have not changed.
The population of Vernon Township has increased steadily each decade since the 1960's and still continues to grow today, holding testimony that Vernon Township truly is a great place to Live, Work, Play and Relax!