Essex Junction, city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
Essex Junction is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, covering about 4.6 square miles and blending residential neighborhoods with commercial areas. The downtown includes the Brownell Library, city offices, fire station, a youth center, and green spaces, all within walking distance for residents and visitors.
Essex Junction was established as a village on November 15, 1892, and became a city on July 1, 2022. The area was historically known for its busy railroad and road crossing called Five Corners, which was once the busiest intersection in Vermont.
Essex Junction takes its name from the historic crossing of railroad lines and roads that shaped the village. Today residents and visitors gather at local events, markets, and the annual Champlain Valley Fair, where the community shares its traditions and connection to the region.
The place is easily walkable, with sidewalks connecting schools, shops, and parks, making it safe for families and pedestrians to get around. The Amtrak train station offers daily train service to other parts of Vermont, Montreal, and Washington, DC, so a car is not needed.
The Brownell Library ranks as the second busiest municipal library in Vermont and offers art exhibitions and educational programs alongside a fireplace and wireless internet. GlobalFoundries, the area's largest employer, traces back to an IBM plant from the 1950s that once employed over 8,000 workers.
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