Manchester, Maryland

USA / Maryland / Manchester /
Established in 1760 and incorporated in 1833. Originally a blend of German and English settlers and cultures, as evidenced by German inscriptions on headstones at the local cemetery. King George III gave charter to build a church here in 1758; a spot was chosen next to a White Oak tree, which still stands today and is considered the town symbol. It is believed to be over 320 years old and is considered healthy. The church was rebuilt in 1862 and remains today as Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The Sixth Corp of the Union Army commanded by General Sedgwick, 15,000 strong and the largest single corps of the Army of the Potomac, camped here 30 June 1863 to defend Baltimore and Washington, DC from Confederate incursion from the north. His encampment, which was the easternmost outpost of the Pipe Creek Defense Line, is thought to be east of town along what is now Old Fort Schoolhouse Road. At 6:00 pm on 1 July 1863 the line was abandoned as General Meade ordered a general Union advance on Gettysburg

(www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=2989)

During the late 19th and early 20th century, Manchester saw a rising industrial presence in the form of a shoe factory and a cigar manufacturing facility, both of which are long gone. Current industries include a winery, an internet service provider, and several service-oriented industries.

Manchester is located along Maryland Route 30, a busy commuter corridor that connects Hanover, PA and Baltimore, MD. This results in heavy traffic at peak times. A bypass of the town, though heavily discussed, is not currently planned.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester,_MD
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Coordinates:   39°39'35"N   76°53'9"W

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  • The town's usual police force of four officers has been, at the moment, reduced to one. Feel free to speed!
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