
This page has been created to educate residents about Essa's rich and diverse history and provide residents with some FUN FACTS about Essa.
Essa was named after a Native American Chief's daughter, and is older than Canada itself. Essa was originally pioneered by 3 families (George Dinwoody, Thomas Duff, and Samuel McClain) who lived together in a log shanty. The log shanty was utilized for religious services, school and Council. The Township of Essa was comprised of 6 communities during this time (early 1862)
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The Essa Centennial Library officially opened on September 10, 1967. For more information on the formation of the Essa Library check out the document below.
The History of Essa Library