East Manchester Township in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Manchester

— York - 7 —

Photographed By Annette Fillmore, April 16, 2024

1. Manchester Marker

Inscription. Named for
Manchester - England
Founded
1740 (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 40° 4.217′ N, 76° 43.157′ W. Marker is in Manchester, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in East Manchester Township. Marker is at the intersection of North George Street Extended (Pennsylvania Route 181) and Farm Lane, on the right when traveling south on North George Street Extended. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 N Main St, Manchester PA 17345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Codorus Furnace (approx. 2.2 miles away); York Haven (approx. 2.4 miles away); Rededicated November 11, 1967 (approx. 3 miles away); Dedicated to the Men and Women of Conoy Township (approx. 3 miles away); On this site stood (approx. 3.1 miles away); Bainbridge (approx. 3.1 miles away); In Memory of the Conoy or Ganowese Indians (approx. 3.1 miles away); Strinestown (approx. 3.2 miles away).

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after the intersection when traveling south, heading into Manchester. Route 181 changes from North George Street Extended to North Main Street at this point.

Also see . . .
1. Manchester (York - 7). The Keystone Marker Trust page for this sign, showing older photos. (Submitted on April 16, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania.)

2. Manchester, Pennsylvania. The Wikipedia page for the borough of Manchester, which includes history and demographics. (Submitted on April 16, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Annette Fillmore, April 16, 2024

2. Manchester Marker

Photographed By Annette Fillmore, April 16, 2024

3. Manchester Marker

View heading into Manchester.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2024, by Annette Fillmore of York, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.