Sussex - History
The
Town was named in honour of the Duke Of Sussex, son of King George III.
The area was settled by a few families before the arrival of the United
Empire Loyalists in 1784 from New Jersey. As the settlement of the
Loyalists developed, the Parish Of Sussex was established in 1786. Growth
continued in the Parish with the development of the agricultural and
forestry industry and the opening of the European and American railway 
line
in 1860. Thus leading to the incorporation of the Town Of Sussex in 1904.
The
Town Of Sussex has and continues to provide services for the needs of the
agricultural and forestry sector throughout the years. In addition, from
1939 through the 60's, Sussex was the location of Camp Sussex. During the
war years, Camp Sussex was home to 10,000 troops. Thus providing a natural
tie with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Today
Sussex continues to provide regional services that include health care,
education, business, industry and recreation to the rural areas.
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