Essex, CT

Essex, Connecticut

Introduction to Essex, Connecticut

Essex, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 25 miles SE of Meriden, Connecticut and 93 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is home to some 6,505 residents.

Essex History

Thos region was settled by Europeans in the 1640s. It was incorporated as a town in 1852. The town was attacked during the War of 1812, and sustained heavy economic losses. April 8, the date of the attack, is still considered to be "the town's worst day in history." At that time, the area was a major shipping and shipbuilding center, and was referred to as Pettipague or "Potapoug Point. The community was named Essex in 1854.

Essex and nearby Attractions

• Museum of Fife and Drum
• Essex Steam Train
• Thomas Griswold House
• Pardee Rose Garden
• Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
• Atlantis Marine World Aquarium

Things To Do In Essex

The Hammonasset Beach State Park, Harkness Memorial State Park and Wadsworth Falls State Park are the local parks. The town also offers easy access to museums and historic sites like the Museum of Fife and Drum, the Connecticut River Museum, Gillette Castle and the Hyland House. The Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park is a Revolutionary War museum showcasing 18th century exhibits, while the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium and the Essex Steam Train are all accessible from Essex as well.

Essex Transportation

Flights are available from the Groton-New London Airport.

Essex Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Eastern Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University and Trinity College.

High Points

Essex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Essex, CT

Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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Wealth

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College Educated Adults

Housing

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Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Essex Almanac

Essex Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Essex Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Essex Public Libraries

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Essex Colleges

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