Essex - the home of the fried clam - is a seacoast rural community, established in 1819, located in Essex County 25 miles north of Boston with a total area of 15.94 square miles. Essex is a wonderful town for boating enthusiasts with Chebacco Lake, the Essex River and the Atlantic Ocean. The town's rural character, many antique shops and fine restaurants make this town a favorite place to visit or live for many.
Informative Web Sites for Additional Information about Essex, MA-
Massachusetts Department Elementary and Secondary Education Essex Schools.
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For additional statistics and community information, visit the Massachusetts Community Information web site for Essex.
