Established in 1808
Moriah is a town in eastern Essex County, New York, located within the Adirondack Park along Lake Champlain. The town includes the hamlets of Port Henry, Mineville, Moriah Center, and Witherbee, and had a population of 4,716 at the 2020 census.
Moriah’s history is closely tied to iron ore mining, iron production, and shipping, which helped shape the town and its communities over many generations. Today, the town remains a place of strong local identity, public service, and community pride.
This website provides links to the Town of Moriah’s official pages, departments, services, and community information, as well as resources related to the history of Moriah’s distinctive hamlets.
Town News
Legal Notice of Estoppel Road Culvert & Reconstruction BAN 7/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
Special Meeting-Labella Associates-Bulwagga Bay Shoreline Stabilization Project
TOWN OF MORIAH SPECIAL MEETING The Town of[...]
Town of Moriah to Host First Local Planning Committee Meeting and Public Engagement Events for NY Forward
First Local Planning Committee Meeting and Public Engagement Events for[...]
Iron Center Museum opening June 17, 2026
The Iron Center Museum will be opening Wednesday, June 17,[...]