Directory of Essex Resources

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Essex [Middlesex County] was a parish named in 1820 from Essex, England. It was incorporated in 1852 as Old Saybrook then changed its name in 1854 to Essex. Its Native American name is "Patapoug".

Area, 11.8 sq. miles. Population, est., 6,143. Voting districts, 3. Principal industries, boat building and repair, turbine blades, machine parts, novelties, naval lighting equipment and bent wire products.

Essex includes the villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook.

Subcategories

• Arts and Entertainment
• Business and Economy
• Centerbrook
• Education
• Ivoryton
• Real Estate
• Shopping
• Society and Culture
• Travel and Tourism

Resources in This Category

• Bushy Hill Nature Center

  http://www.bushyhill.org/
  Classes in natural history and primitive studies. Located in the Ivoryton section.

• Essex Fire Engine Company No. 1

  http://www.essexctfire.com/
  Volunteer fire department organized in 1833 that responds to fires, Hazmat, water rescue and medical calls.

• Essex Local News: Topix

  http://www.topix.com/city/essex-ct
  Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

• Essex, Connecticut

  http://www.essexct.com/
  Provides business, government and travel links, plus a visitor's guide, news and events.

• Town of Essex

  http://www.essexct.gov/
  Municipal page for the Town of Essex, sponsored by the State of Connecticut Municipal Public Access Initiative.

• Tri Town Family Practice

  http://www.drlmaloney.com/
  Family physician who provides diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, preventive health care including gynecological care and infant/child care, and minor surgical procedures.

• Wood Shop News

  http://www.woodshopnews.com/
  National consumer/trade publication which covers professional and serious amateur woodworking projects.

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