Manchester, New York facts for kids
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Location in New York
Manchester
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.85 sq mi (98.03 km2) |
| • Land | 37.82 sq mi (97.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,406  |
| • Estimate
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9,393 |
| • Density | 246.36/sq mi (95.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
14504
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| Area code(s) | 315, 585 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-069-44864 |
Manchester is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 9,406 people lived there. The town got its name from one of its villages, which was named after the city of Manchester in England. It was created in 1822 from the town of Farmington.
The Town of Manchester also includes a village called Manchester. The town is located northeast of the city of Canandaigua.
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Railroad History in Manchester
Manchester was once a very important place for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. It was a major hub where train crews and engines were swapped. Freight cars were sorted here to go to their correct destinations. This was one of the biggest train yards in the world!
The yard had many buildings to help trains. These included a large roundhouse for engines and a coaling tower. There were also places for fixing cars and tracks. Workers had an office, an ice house, and a place to rest.
In the mid-1960s, the railroad started to have problems. The big train yard was not needed as much anymore. By 1972, the yard officially closed down. Today, you can still see some old buildings and tracks.
Exploring Manchester's Geography
The town of Manchester covers about 37.8 square miles (97.9 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part is water.
The Erie Canal briefly flows through the northeast part of the town. This section is known as the Wide Waters. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) also runs through the middle of Manchester. New York State Route 96 is a main road that goes alongside the Thruway. It meets New York State Route 21 in Manchester village.
The northern border of the town is also the border of Wayne County.
Important Hills and Historical Events
Cumorah is a famous hill in Manchester. It is where Joseph Smith said he found golden plates. He later translated these plates into the Book of Mormon.
In 1844, a local farmer named Hiram Edson had a special vision. This happened in his cornfield near Port Gibson. This vision became a key event for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Manchester's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,811 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,912 | 3.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,940 | 1.0% | |
| 1860 | 3,280 | 11.6% | |
| 1870 | 3,546 | 8.1% | |
| 1880 | 3,920 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 4,439 | 13.2% | |
| 1900 | 4,733 | 6.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,889 | 3.3% | |
| 1920 | 5,567 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 5,882 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,252 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,755 | 9.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,242 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,840 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,002 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,351 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,258 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,395 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,406 | 0.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 9,393 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 9,258 people living in Manchester. There were about 3,589 households. The town had about 245 people per square mile.
About 32% of households had children under 18. Over half of the households were married couples. The average household had 2.51 people. The average family had 3.01 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.8% were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Communities and Locations in Manchester
- Bunker Hill – This is a place in the northeast part of town. It is west of Gypsum.
- Clifton Springs – The western part of this village is in Manchester.
- Gypsum – A small community at the east town line. It was once called "Dutch Settlement."
- Littleville – A small community near the south town line. It was first called Parkers Mills.
- Manchester – This is the main village in the town. It is on NY-21.
- Manchester Center – A small community in the east part of town. It is north of the Thruway.
- Port Gibson – A small community on the north town line. It is the only place in the county on the Erie Canal. The Port Gibson United Methodist Church is a historic building.
- Shortsville – This village is south of Manchester village. It is also on NY-21.
Images for kids
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Hill Cumorah Visitor Center
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Nueva York) para niños
