Manchester, Maryland
Manchester is a town of 5,439 people in Carroll County, Maryland, founded in 1833.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Charlotte's Quest Nature Center and Christmas Tree Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is a small incorporated town in northeastern Carroll County, Maryland, United States, located just south of the Pennsylvania state line and north of Baltimore. As of the 2020 census, Manchester had a population of 5,408.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
Park · 0.9 mi
Nature center in Manchester, Maryland, US
3400 Wilhelm Lane, Manchester
Restaurants and cafes11
Dutch Corner Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
3154 Main Street, Manchester
Mo-Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 18:00-01:00; Su 19:00-01:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
2211 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.6 mi
2275 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2320 North Hanover Pike, Hampstead
Mo-Sa 06:00-18:30; Su 06:30-18:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
2275 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
Mo-Th 08:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 08:30-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.4 mi
2309 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
History
Manchester was incorporated by the Maryland General Assembly in 1833. The town was originally part of Baltimore County and became part of Carroll County when Carroll County was created in 1837 from portions of Baltimore and Frederick counties. Manchester was originally known as "Manchester Germantown"; Germantown referred to a nearby community west of Manchester that was later incorporated into the town.
Before European settlement, the area that became Manchester was occupied by the Susquehannock people. The center of town developed near the intersection of two important Native American trails, one connecting the Potomac and Susquehanna rivers and another connecting the Conewago Creek area with the Patapsco River.
The first land grant in the area, a 150-acre tract known as "Steven's Hope", was granted to Samuel Stevens near present-day Lineboro Road. Early European settlers included English settlers, followed by settlers of German descent. In 1758, a land grant touching the present town limits was issued as "German Churche". In 1765, Captain Richard Richards received a 67-acre tract called "New Market" adjoining "German Churche" and laid out the town, naming it after Manchester, England.
From the History section of Manchester, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Manchester
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.0 in | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Millers 4 Ne (6 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
Carroll County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
York Airport (THV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Hampstead 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Westminster 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Hanover 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Reisterstown 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Owings Mills 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Eldersburg 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Cockeysville 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Mays Chapel 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Garrison 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Randallstown 20 mi south, about 32 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- Westminster St. and York St. Intersection, Downtown, Manchester, Maryland, Mopenstein, Public domain
- St. Bartholomew Catholic Church - Manchester, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Bartholomew Catholic Church - Manchester, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 13 27 26 View north along Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) at High Street in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 13 27 47 View north along Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) at Westminster Street and York Street in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White Oak Tree Manchester, Maryland, Mopenstein, Public domain
- 2016-08-20 11 35 30 View south along Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) at Westminster Street and York Street in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 15 42 57 View north along Maryland State Route 27 (Manchester Road) just south of Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 13 31 02 View north along Maryland State Route 852 (Old Manchester Road) at Little Lane just south of Manchester in Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 15 56 09 View south along Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) at Maiden Lane in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 10 30 27 View south along Maryland State Route 27 (Manchester Road) at Maryland State Route 30 (Main Street) in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlotte's Quest Pine Valley Park Manchester, Maryland, Mopenstein, Public domain
- 2020-06-08 18 08 39 View north along Maryland State Route 30 (Hanover Pike) at Maple Grove Road in Maple Grove, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mead Super Shades Turquoise and Sizzling Pink notebook paper, Mopenstein, CC0
- 2020-06-08 17 15 52 View south along Maryland State Route 30 (Hanover Pike) just north of Maryland State Route 30 Business (Hanover Pike) in Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 17 44 54 View north along Maryland State Route 30 (Hampstead Bypass) just south of Maryland State Route 30 Business (Hanover Pike) in Greenmount, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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