Essex County Map, Massachusetts

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Essex County, Massachusetts

The North Shore of Massachusetts is home to Essex County. As the third-most populous county in the state, it stretches from the Atlantic coast inland.
It’s a place steeped in history and natural beauty. Salem is famous for its witch trials and draws tourists year-round. But there’s more to Essex than witches.
Plum Island’s beaches are a haven for both birds and beachgoers. Gloucester’s fishing heritage runs deep, immortalized in “The Perfect Storm”. You’ll find quaint towns with cobblestone streets and modern cities buzzing with life. Plus, the county’s fall foliage is spectacular.
Category | Details |
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County name | Essex County |
County seat | Salem and Lawrence (Co-seats) |
Population | Approximately 820,000 |
Cities, towns, and communities | Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury |
Interstates and highways | Interstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 1A, Massachusetts Route 114, Massachusetts Route 128, Massachusetts Route 133 |
FIPS code | 25-009 |
Total area (land and water) | 828 square miles (498 square miles land, 330 square miles water) |
Adjacent counties (and direction) | Rockingham County, New Hampshire (North), Middlesex County (West), Suffolk County (South) |
Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 42.6334° N, 70.7829° W |
Etymology | Named after Essex, England |
Major landmarks | Salem Witch Museum, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Crane Beach, Hammond Castle, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge |
Website | Essex County Website |
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