Manchester, Census-designated place in Hartford County, Connecticut, US
Description
Manchester is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, made up of residential areas, commercial streets, and several parks. The center spreads across roughly 17 square kilometers, with the different neighborhoods connected by broad roads and tree-lined pathways.
History
The area served as a camping ground for the Podunk tribe in the 17th century before European settlers arrived. From 1838, the Cheney family built a large silk manufacturing operation here, transforming the place into an industrial center.
Culture
The Manchester Pipe Band from 1914 performs regularly at local events and keeps the town's Scottish musical tradition alive. In the streets and parks, you often see groups gathering for practice or informal performances, showing a lively sense of community connection.
Practical
The town offers various public services and facilities across the different neighborhoods. Water and sewer services run through a municipal system that is currently being updated and adapted to meet current regulations.
Did you know?
The Pitkin Glassworks received a monopoly on glass production in the 18th century after supplying gunpowder to the Continental Army. This glass factory was one of the few in the American colonies at the time and produced bottles and window glass.
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Pratt & Whitney Stadium
8.1 km
Gay City State Park
8.9 km
Cheney Brothers Historic District
1.2 km
Crossroads Community Cathedral
4.6 km
Lutz Children's Museum
2.2 km
Downtown Main Street Historic District
9.8 km
Talcottville Historic District
5.4 km
Pitkin Glassworks Ruin
1.7 km
Manchester Main Post Office
186 m
Fifth Camp of Rochambeau's Infantry
8 km
Makens Bemont House
8.4 km
Gideon Welles House
9.9 km
Oliver White Tavern
8.3 km
Case Brothers Historic District
3.2 km
Selden Brewer House
9.7 km
Windsor Farms Historic District
10 km
Bolton Green Historic District
8 km
Elmore Houses
6.6 km
Union Village Historic District
2.4 km
Manchester Historic District
682 m
Valley Falls Cotton Mill Site
8.4 km
Dr. Elizur Hale House
8.4 km
Sharpe's Trout Hatchery Site
8.4 km
Woodbridge Farmstead
2.2 km
Gilman-Hayden House
9.3 km
Central Avenue-Center Cemetery Historic District
9.8 km
Naubuc Avenue-Broad Street Historic District
9.9 km
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