It's derived from East Saxon; there's also Sussex (from South Saxon) and Thomas Hardy's name for Dorset was Wessex (West Saxon).
Essex County in New Jersey is named after the English county of Essex. The city of Newark, one of the major cities in the county, was established by Puritans from Connecticut in 1666 and named after Newark-on-Trent in England, which is located in Nottinghamshire, neighboring the county of Essex.
Essex County in England covers an area of approximately 1,417 square miles.
Essex County in New York and Somerset County in Maryland were named for the English counties they resemble, which in turn are named after the rivers they border.
The counties in Ulster where the name of the county town differs from the name of the county are: County Donegal (county town: Lifford) County Cavan (county town: Cavan) County Monaghan (county town: Monaghan)
People should visit Essex County for its diverse range of attractions, including beautiful parks like Eagle Rock Reservation, the historic Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and the vibrant cultural scene in cities like Newark and Montclair. The county offers a mix of outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and historical sites that cater to a wide range of interests.
The capital of Essex is Chelmsford.
Essex Fells, New Jersey is in Essex County.
Essex County Railroad was created in 1864.
Essex County Railroad ended in 1880.
Essex County Courthouse was created in 1904.
Essex County League was created in 1937.
Essex County Standard was created in 1831.
Essex County College was created in 1966.
Essex County Jail was created in 1837.
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Tappahannock-Essex County Airport was created in 2007.
The airport code for Essex County Airport is CDW.
Essex County Hospital Center was created in 1896.