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The town of Essex is known for its rich maritime history and is home to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, which showcases the region's shipbuilding industry. It is also famous for being the birthplace of the fried clam, which was invented by a local restaurant owner named Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman in 1916. The town hosts the annual Essex Clamfest, featuring live music and plenty of fried clams for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, Essex is situated along the Essex River and attracts many visitors for boating and fishing activities.
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