Why visit Essex
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Battle of North Point, Ballestone Mansion, Battle Acre Park and Long Beach Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Essex
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About Essex
Essex is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Essex history dates back to 1909. The population was 40,505 in the 2020 census, up from 39,262 in the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Essex, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
Battle of North Point
Museum · 2.8 mi
North Point State Battlefield preserves nine acres of open land which represent the last undeveloped parcel from the site of the Battle...
2878 North Point Road, Dundalk
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Ballestone Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house museum in Essex, Maryland
North Point State Battlefield
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Historic preserve in Dundalk, Maryland, US
Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River
Museum · 1.8 mi
516 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Battle Acre Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Battle Acre Park is a one-acre site dedicated in 1839 to commemorate those who fought in the Battle of North Point on September 12, 1814.
3115 North Point Road, Dundalk
Essex Yacht Harbor Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.1 mi
500 Sandalwood Road, Essex
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
Pizza John's
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.8 mi
113 Back River Neck Road, Essex
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-23:00
Sue Island Grill & Crab House
Restaurant · Seafood, American · 2.8 mi
900 Baltimore Yacht Club Road, Essex
We-Th 16:00-02:00, Fr-Su 12:00-02:00
America’s Best Wings
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.5 mi
1310 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:15; Su 11:00-21:45
China Town
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1226 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
Mo-Th 11:00-21:15; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Mustang Pizza
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
1414 Fuselage Avenue, Middle River
Mo 16:00-22:00;Tu-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00;Su 12:00-22:00
Coffman's Snack Bar
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
2101 Orems Road, Middle River
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00, Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Endy’s Grill
Restaurant · Diner · 1.6 mi
1328 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
07:00-15:00
89 more on the map.
History
Essex is located on a peninsula bodied by the Middle River to the east and the Back River to the west. Essex was originally ten blocks, running from Mace Avenue to Marlyn Avenue. It began in 1909 by the Taylor Land Company for the residents in Baltimore who wanted a place outside the city limits to perhaps grow a garden or to pursue some other rural activity. Land was cheap, and sales were enhanced by a promotional pamphlet.
Henry Guttenberger built the first general store in Essex in 1910 on the corner of Eastern Boulevard and Mace Avenue. Between 1911 and 1912, the Taylor Land Company donated the lots for Essex Methodist and St. John's Lutheran churches. They also donated the land where the volunteer fire department built their station. The permanent fire station opened in 1921.
With the ever-growing population came the need to build schools. The elementary school opened in 1925 with 400 students. Essex Community College, now CCBC-Essex, was founded in 1957. Classes were first held at Kenwood High School, with fifty part-time and nine full-time students. In 1961, the college moved to Dorsey Avenue, and in 1968 moved to its present location, in Rossville. This site was owned by the Mace family, and the family burial plot is maintained and protected by the college.
From the History section of Essex, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship41
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
1704 Old Eastern Avenue, Baltimore
Mars Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
1400 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex
Eastside Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.8 mi
900 Martin Boulevard, Middle River
Essex United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
524 Maryland Avenue, Essex
Faith Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
2200 Old Eastern Avenue, Middle River
First Baptist Church of Back River
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
1613 Hopewell Avenue, Essex
Hope Evagelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
1901 Middleborough Road, Essex
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging18
Baltimore County Vehicle Maintenance - Essex Fuel Center
Gas station · 2.0 mi
511 Mace Avenue, Essex
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle
School · 5.9 mi
5001 E Eager Street, Baltimore
Healthcare14
Sunrise Pain Management Professionals LLC
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
2201 B Eastern Boulevard, Middle River
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
110 Stemmers Run Road, Baltimore
Map of Essex
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baltimore County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Martin State Airport (MTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Dundalk 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Carney 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Baltimore 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Edgewood 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Ferndale 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Arbutus 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Bel Air South 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Catonsville 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Cockeysville 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2019-09-24 12 34 37 View south along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) from the pedestrian overpass just south of Mansfield Road in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 34 44 View north along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) from the pedestrian overpass just south of Mansfield Road in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 12 33 34 View south along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) at Homberg Avenue in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 11 30 View north along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) at Back River Neck Road in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 12 50 35 View north along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) at Back River Neck Road in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-03 16 02 10 View east along Maryland State Route 150 (Eastern Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 702 NORTH (TO Interstate 695-Beltway) in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-03 16 03 12 View west along Maryland State Route 150 (Eastern Boulevard) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard-Southeast Freeway) in Essex, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-03 16 05 02 View east along Maryland State Route 150 (Eastern Boulevard) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard-Southeast Freeway) in Essex, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-03 16 42 58 View west along Maryland State Route 150 (Eastern Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 702 NORTH (TO Interstate 695) in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 23 37 View south along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard-Southeast Freeway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 150 EAST-Eastern Avenue (Chase) in Essex, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 44 41 View south along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) from the overpass for North Marlyn Avenue in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 47 01 View north along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard) from the overpass for North Marlyn Avenue in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 22 31 View south along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard-Southeast Freeway) at the exit for Maryland State Route 150 WEST-Eastern Boulevard (Essex) in Essex, Baltimore..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 12 17 27 View north along Maryland State Route 702 (Southeast Boulevard-Southeast Freeway) at the exit for Interstate 695 SOUTH (Sparrows Point) in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EssexMD BallestoneStansburyHouse1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paddle Wheel Steamer, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Flock Under Areostat, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Martin XP5M-1 Marlin prototype in flight on 23 June 1948, U.S. Navy, Public domain
- MTA Maryland 5074 4, ETLamborghini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-27 15 04 07 The south end of Wilson Point Road in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- My Tranquil Sunshine - Flickr - Mister Speed on the..., Johnthan Speed from Baltimore, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2020-08-03 16 15 32 View north along Maryland State Route 587 (Wilson Point Road) at Dogwood Drive in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 15 07 16 View north along Maryland State Route 587 (Wilson Point Road) at Dogwood Drive in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum, Martin 404 Skyliner bathroom (41756306474), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech D.18S ‘N4DH’ (17919528513), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grumman TF-9J Cougar ‘142976’ (18352501970), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech D.18S ‘N4DH’ (18352470358), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grumman TF-9J Cougar ‘142976’ (18535837152), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maryland Aviation Museum, Strawberry Point Flightline. 09-5-2015 (18551737595), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2020-08-04 17 54 55 View south along Maryland State Route 700 (Martin Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 150 EAST (Chase) in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonnell F-101B Voodoo ‘80303’ (18442185466), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-4C Phantom II ’64-919’ (18280905160), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk ‘153525 - 02’ (18465311435), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-101B Voodoo ‘80303’ (17845935244), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-4C Phantom II ’64-919’ (18280825150), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21446 - 46’ (17844565363), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum, F4 Phantom (42428025962), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21467’ (18245432828), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21467’ (17812553713), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21446 - 46’ (18460999172), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
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