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North Manchester, Indiana
North Manchester is a town of 4,819 people in Wabash County, Indiana, founded in February 13, 1846.
Why visit North Manchester
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include North Manchester Covered Bridge, Lentz House and Manchester College Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Manchester
North Manchester is a town in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,273 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Manchester, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
North Manchester Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Covered bridge in Indiana, USA
Museums and landmarks8
Lentz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic hotel located at North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana
Manchester College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
National historic district located at North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana
Noftzger-Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in North Manchester, Indiana
North Manchester Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
National historic district located at North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana
Old North Manchester Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Carnegie library in Indiana
Peabody Memorial Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic structure in New Manchester, Indiana, U.S
Thomas R. Marshall School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
School building in Indiana, United States of America
North Manchester Center of History
Museum · 0.5 mi
122 East Main Street, North Manchester
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes10
Grand's Ice Cream Shoppe
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
131 East Main Street, North Manchester
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Mr. Dave's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
102 East Main Street
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00
History
Peter Ogan, acting as the town's founder filed for recording the 'Original Plat of Manchester' on February 13, 1846. The community was named after Manchester, in England.
The North Manchester post office has been in operation since 1838.
In the early 20th century, automobiles were made here by the DeWitt Motor Company. On February 1, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Manchester College. This was the last time he spoke at a college campus, as he was assassinated eight weeks later. Robert F. Kennedy also visited Manchester College during his 1968 presidential campaign – he, too, would be assassinated a few weeks later. Other international visitors during that same decade include Duke Ellington, Buckminster Fuller, Ralph Nader, and Ramsey Lewis (whose concert was cut short by a bomb scare).
Thomas R. Marshall, who served as Governor of Indiana and as Vice President of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson, was born in North Manchester.
The Lentz House (Hotel Sheller), Manchester College Historic District, Thomas R. Marshall School, Noftzger-Adams House, North Manchester Covered Bridge, North Manchester Historic District, North Manchester Public Library, and Peabody Memorial Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The North Manchester Planing and Band Saw Mill was formerly listed.
From the History section of North Manchester, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship15
Manchester Church of the Brethren
Church · Protestant · 0.7 mi
1306 North Beckley Street, North Manchester
North Manchester Congregational Christian Church
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
310 North Walnut Street, North Manchester
North Manchester First Brethren Church
Church · Protestant · 0.5 mi
407 North Sycamore Street, North Manchester
North Manchester Missionary Church
Church · Protestant · 0.8 mi
806 East State Road 114, North Manchester
North Manchester United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester
Sweetwater Assembly of God Church
Church · Protestant · 1.3 mi
2551 East State Road 114, North Manchester
Manchester Bible Church
Church · Protestant · 1.9 mi
11721 North 300 East, North Manchester
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of North Manchester
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Manchester Wwtp (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
Wabash County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fulton County Airport (RCR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Wabash 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Huntington 16 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Warsaw 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Columbia City 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Peru 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Bourbon 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Churubusco 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Milford 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Marion 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Fort Wayne 33 mi east, about 54 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
- North-manchester-indiana-from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (13), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (12), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (16), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (15), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (11), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (14), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (10), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Post office in North Manchester, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main Street in North Manchester, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (5), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (3), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Thomas R. Marshall School in North Manchester, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (7), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (9), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester Covered Bridge, northern portal, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (8), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- North Manchester, IN 46962, USA - panoramio (4), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Noftzger-Adams House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lentz House, Hotel Sheller, Nyttend, Public domain
- Peabody Memorial Tower, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chester Township, IN, USA - panoramio (9), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Manchester College Administration Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS056-E-194109 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-16348 - View of Indiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-194108 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Chester Township, IN, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Chester Township, IN, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
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