Essex County, Administrative division in northeastern New York, US
Description
Essex County is an administrative division in northeastern New York spanning approximately 1,916 square miles of land. The territory features Lake Champlain along its eastern edge and Mount Marcy, New York's highest mountain.
History
The county was established in 1799 after being part of Albany County for decades. It gained military significance during the French and Indian War and later became crucial during the American Revolution.
Culture
The region preserves colonial heritage through sites like Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point, where visitors encounter exhibits about early American military history. Local communities maintain traditions tied to the area's strategic role in shaping the nation.
Practical
Public transportation connects communities throughout the area via accessible bus routes and regional services. Several public airports serve the region, making it accessible for visitors arriving by air.
Did you know?
The area sits entirely within Adirondack Park, one of only two counties with this distinction. Mount Marcy's peak and surrounding wilderness are fully contained within the region's boundaries.
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Fort Ticonderoga
42.8 km
Adirondack Park
46.7 km
Mount Marcy
12.3 km
Whiteface Mountain
30.4 km
Ausable Chasm
52.7 km
Camp Topridge
54.2 km
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
22.6 km
Lake Placid
28.8 km
Fort Crown Point
28.6 km
Fort Carillon
42.8 km
Algonquin Peak
17.7 km
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run
17.2 km
Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium
38.2 km
Giant Mountain
6.9 km
Cascade Mountain
14.1 km
Ausable Club
4.7 kmHigh Peaks Wilderness Area
22.4 km
Lake Champlain Bridge
29 km
Gothics
7.3 km
Santanoni Preserve
30.7 km
Mount Haystack
10.4 km
Lake Placid Equestrian Stadium
23 km
Ampersand Mountain
37.2 km
Lake Champlain Bridge
29 km
Mount Independence
44.4 km
Mount Colden
15.3 km
Fort Saint-Frédéric
28.6 km
Wright Peak
17.4 km
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