Essex County - Northern California
Essex County is Canada's southernmost county. It is at the same latitude as Northern California.
Area information
The Town of Essex was created on January 1, 1999 when the former towns of Essex and Harrow and the former townships of Colchester North and Colchester South were amalgamated. This merger effectively restored the boundaries of Colchester Township as it had been established in 1792. Settlement in the area, however, dates back to the late 1700s. Other communities in Essex County that have their water tower listed in this directory are: Town of Lakeshore, Municipality of Leamington, Town of Tecumseh, Town of Amherstburg, Town of Kingsville.