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County in New Jersey, United States
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Essex County is in the Gateway region in the northeastern part of New Jersey. There are various attractions in Essex County, such as the Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey Historical Society, Montclair Art Museum, Turtle Back Zoo, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Grover Cleveland Birthplace.
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The county seat and largest city in the state
The Oranges are a group of 4 communities in Essex County, New Jersey.
Maplewood is a town in Essex County.
Montclair is a moderately built-up, leafy town of 39,000 people (2019) in Essex County, northern New Jersey. The neighborhood of Upper Montclair is full of mansions that can be seen while driving by.
Millburn is a town in Essex County, New Jersey where South Mountain Reservation, Hobble Falls, and other natural attractions are found.
Nutley is a town of 27,000 in Essex County, in Northern New Jersey.
Short Hills is an unincorporated area in New Jersey, United States.
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