Rapid expansion of maritime commerce resulting from steamboats and the Champlain Canal buoyed Essex prosperity until about 1850 when the population of Essex reached 2,351 residents. Frankly, I find it a little difficult to imagine our quaint little village bustling with 2,351 … [Read more...] about Essex Growth Peaks by 1850
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Essex Prosperity 1820 to 1830
"Essex became the largest and most successful port on Lake Champlain in the early 19th century." (Hislop, David C., Jr. Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub., 2009. Print. Images of America. 27) Following the War of 1812 Essex prosperity did … [Read more...] about Essex Prosperity 1820 to 1830
Essex Marina
Small and picturesque, Essex Marina is located on the deep water "narrows" of Lake Champlain. Essex Marina has a shipbuilding history dating from before the Revolutionary War through the 21st century. It boasts two functional marine railways, renovated buildings, updated … [Read more...] about Essex Marina