North Manchester, Indiana facts for kids
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North Manchester
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North Manchester, Indiana from the air looking northeast
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Location of North Manchester in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Chester |
| Platted | February 13, 1846 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.63 sq mi (9.39 km2) |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,273 |
| • Density | 1,488.16/sq mi (574.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46962
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-54954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396822 |
| Website | http://www.nmanchester.org/ |
North Manchester is a town located in Wabash County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,273 people lived there.
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History of North Manchester
The town of North Manchester was officially started on February 13, 1846. A person named Peter Ogan helped set up the town. It was named after the city of Manchester in England.
The North Manchester post office has been open for a very long time, since 1838.
In the early 1900s, cars were made here by the DeWitt Motor Company. On February 1, 1968, the famous civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Manchester College. This was the last time he spoke at a college campus. Robert F. Kennedy also visited Manchester College during his 1968 campaign to become president.
Many other important visitors came to Manchester College during that time. These included musicians like Duke Ellington and Ramsey Lewis, and thinkers like Buckminster Fuller and Ralph Nader.
Thomas R. Marshall, who was once the Governor of Indiana and later the Vice President of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson, was born in North Manchester.
Several buildings and areas in North Manchester are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites that are protected. Some of these include the Lentz House (also known as Hotel Sheller), the Manchester College Historic District, the Thomas R. Marshall School, and the North Manchester Public Library.
Geography of North Manchester
North Manchester covers a total area of about 3.63 square miles (9.40 km2). Most of this area, about 3.55 square miles (9.19 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), is water.
Population of North Manchester
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,585 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,384 | 50.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,398 | 0.6% | |
| 1910 | 2,428 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,711 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,765 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,170 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,977 | 25.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,377 | 10.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,791 | 32.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,998 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,383 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,260 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,112 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,277 | −13.7% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 6,112 people living in North Manchester. There were 2,213 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in the town were White (95.2%). Other groups included African American (1.1%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (0.8%). About 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.1%) were married couples living together.
Education in North Manchester
North Manchester is home to Manchester University, which is a college. The town also has Manchester Junior-Senior High School for younger students.
The town has a public library called the North Manchester Public Library, where people can borrow books and other materials.
Famous People from North Manchester
Many notable people have connections to North Manchester:
- Andrew W. Cordier (1901–1975) was a history professor and helped create the United Nations. He also served as President of Columbia University.
- Lloyd C. Douglas (1877–1951) was a well-known author and a pastor.
- Daniel Garber (1880–1958) was an American Impressionist painter, famous for his landscapes. He was born in North Manchester.
- Michael Leckrone (born 1936) directed the University of Wisconsin Marching Band.
- Clyde Lovellette (1929–2016) was a very successful basketball player and is in the Hall of Fame.
- Thomas R. Marshall (1854–1925) was born in North Manchester. He became the Governor of Indiana and then the Vice President of the United States.
- Francis W. Palmer (1827–1907) was a printer and a Member of Congress. He was also born in North Manchester.
- Grace Van Studdiford (1873–1927) was a stage actress and opera singer.
See also
In Spanish: North Manchester (Indiana) para niños
