1. Essex County formed in 1683.
2. One of New Jersey’s original counties.
3. County seat is Newark.
4. Located in northeastern New Jersey.
5. Population exceeds 860,000 residents.
6. Newark is New Jersey’s largest city.
7. Branch Brook Park has famous cherry blossoms.
8. Montclair Art Museum features American art collections.
9. Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves Edison’s laboratory.
10. South Mountain Reservation offers hiking trails.
11. The Passaic River borders parts of Essex.
12. Newark is a major transportation hub.
13. Rutgers University–Newark is located downtown.
14. Newark Liberty International Airport serves the region.
15. Manufacturing shaped Essex County’s history.
16. Diverse cultures influence local communities.
17. Montclair is known for arts.
18. The county has many historic sites.
19. Urban and suburban areas coexist.
20. Essex County has strong educational institutions.
21. It is part of the New York metropolitan area.