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.

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