Manchester (community), Green Lake County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manchester, Green Lake County,
Wisconsin |
|
|---|---|
Looking west along WIS44 / WIS73
|
|
 Manchester (community), Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Manchester (community), Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Town | Manchester |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568932 |
Manchester is a small, quiet place in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Manchester.
Contents
Location and Roads
Manchester is easy to find because it's located right along two important roads. These are Wisconsin Highway 44 and Wisconsin Highway 73. If you travel about 3 miles (or 4.8 kilometers) west-southwest from the town of Markesan, you'll reach Manchester.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Manchester is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or a village. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or town it's located within. For Manchester, that's the Town of Manchester and Green Lake County. This means services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually managed by the county or town.
Geography and Surroundings
Manchester is located in a part of Wisconsin that has beautiful natural scenery. The area around Manchester is mostly rural, meaning there are lots of farms and open spaces. The elevation of Manchester is about 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level. This elevation gives you an idea of how high the land is compared to the ocean.
Images for kids
-
Looking west at the sign for Manchester
-
Looking south
-
Looking east
