You are here:
  1. Homepage
  2. »
  3. United States
  4. »
  5. Connecticut
  6. » Essex
United States Flag Icon

Essex Destination Guide

Touring Essex in United States

Essex in the region of Connecticut is a city located in United States - some 298 mi or ( 480 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Essex

Time in Essex is now 06:55 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Philadelphia, Haddam, East Haddam, Floral Park, and Hamburg. Being here already, consider visiting Philadelphia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Essex ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Shore Line East at Old Saybrook, CT

1:35 min by SteubiePilot
Views: 3834 Rating: 5.00

A Shore Line East commuter train from New Haven arrives at Old Saybrook and then begins the return journey down the coast on December 28, 2007. ..

3025 With Essex Steam Train July 2012

6:19 min by trainern8
Views: 818 Rating: 4.17

The Valley Railroad's newly rebuilt locomotive, New Haven #3025, was in charge of the Essex Steam Train excursions on this beautiful July Weekend. First, we see the morning preparations at the station ..


The Jovial Crew - at the Griswold Inn 19July2010.wmv

4:59 min by JosMorn1
Views: 798 Rating: 5.00

The Jovial Crew performing at their usual Monday night gig (EVERY Monday from 8 to 11p) at the Griswold Inn at Essex, CT, 19 July 2010: Cliff Haslam, Paul Elliott, Joseph Morneault, Tim Marth. Filmed ..

Shoreline east comuter service.

9:41 min by chessierr
Views: 783 Rating: 5.00

Shoreline east service to Oldsaybrook CT fron Newhaven CT ..


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.


Interesting facts about this location

The Griswold Inn

The Griswold Inn, located in Essex, Connecticut, is the oldest continuously run tavern in the United States of America. Founded by three brothers in the late 18th century, it has been under the stewardship of only 6 families. The Inn was captured by British troops and used as a base of operations during the War of 1812. During prohibition the Inn still maintained a lively entertainment schedule for the local yachtsmen.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 41.35 -72.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Drinking establishments in Connecticut, Essex, Connecticut, Hotels in Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Middlesex County, Connecticut

Valley Railroad (Connecticut)

The Valley Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Connecticut originally founded in 1868. It is best known for operating the Essex Steam Train and the Essex Clipper Dinner Train.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 41.35 -72.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Companies disestablished in 1876, Companies established in 1868, Essex, Connecticut, Heritage railroads in Connecticut, Transportation in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Visitor attractions in Middlesex County, Connecticut

Centerbrook

Centerbrook is a hamlet located in the town of Essex, Connecticut. The village is home to numerous businesses, the Essex Steam Train, a post office, and Essex Elementary School. It has many houses but it is generally considered the more commercial part of Essex. The village consists of the area immediately west of the Route 9 expressway, extending southwest along Route 153 to Tiffany Brook, west along Main Street to Earl Street, and north along Route 154 to Route 9.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 41.35 -72.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Essex, Connecticut, Populated places in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Villages in Connecticut

Ivoryton

Ivoryton is a small village in the town of Essex in the state of Connecticut in the United States. It was known for its production of pianos in the early 20th century and takes its name from the ivory industry that imported tusks. In the beginning combs, buttons, toothpicks, billiard balls, and other items were made in Ivoryton. Later they moved toward piano keys and eventually also made piano movements. There is not a single town, city, or place named Ivoryton anywhere else in the world.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 41.35 -72.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Essex, Connecticut, Populated places in Middlesex County, Connecticut, Villages in Connecticut

Valley Regional High School

Valley Regional High School (VRHS) is located in Deep River, Connecticut, United States. It serves the three towns of Regional School District #4 - Essex, Chester, and Deep River. Since 2006, the school has had a high turnover in administrative leadership. In April 2011, Kristina Martineau was selected as the school's new Principal, making her the fifth principal in six years at the high school.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 41.37 -72.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Chester, Connecticut, Deep River, Connecticut, Essex, Connecticut, Public high schools in Connecticut, Schools in Middlesex County, Connecticut