Manchester, Iowa
Manchester is a city of 5,191 people in Delaware County, Iowa, founded in 1852.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Castle Theatre, Delaware County Courthouse, J.J. Hoag House and Manchester Whitewater Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 35 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is a city in Delaware Township and the county seat of Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,065 at the time of the 2020 census. Manchester is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and State Highway 13 and is the largest community in Delaware County. It is home to the Delaware County Fair.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Delaware County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Delaware County, Iowa
J.J. Hoag House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic residence located in Manchester, Iowa, United States
Lincoln Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
School and historic school building in Manchester, Iowa, USA
McGee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
One-room schoolhouse located west of Manchester, Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
1205 West Main Street, Manchester
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
1 more on the map.
History
Manchester was founded in the 1850s. It was originally called Burrington after its founder, Levings Burrington, who settled there in 1852. The name was subsequently changed to Manchester.
The county courthouse was built in 1894 for $38,000. The clock in the tower was paid for with contributions from 700 county citizens. C.E. Bell designed the Romanesque Revival building,[1] which is constructed of red pressed brick. The main body of the building measures 76 by 100 feet.[3] The tower and spire are 135 feet (41 m) high, and the walls of the building are 18 inches (45.7 cm) thick.[3] The decorative metal ceilings on the first floor and the elaborate woodwork are original to the building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource.
From the History section of Manchester, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Days Inn by Wyndham Manchester
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1220 West Marion Street, Manchester
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Manchester
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 1.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manchester #2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delaware County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-31: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Strawberry Point 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Dyersville 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Central City 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Independence 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Farley 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Elkader 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Center Point 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Epworth 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Anamosa 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Marion 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Delaware County Courthouse, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McGee-School, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Elementary School, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JJ Hoag House, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
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