Manchester Ohio Map

About Manchester, Ohio

Manchester is a locality in Adams County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,972. The population density is 578.2 people per km². Manchester is located at 38.6881°N, 83.6094°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45144.

Manchester rests against the rolling Ohio River hills, a place where the land folds and unfolds like an old, well-worn quilt. It lies 45.4 miles south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 129°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-north-east of Maysville. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents and descents, the road winding through valleys that occasionally open to reveal glimpses of the wide, slow-moving river. Fields of corn and soybeans, a vibrant green in summer and a rustling gold in autumn, climb the slopes, their neat rows a testament to the patient work of generations. The air, especially in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingled with the faintest whisper of woodsmoke from distant chimneys. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oak and maple that crowds the higher ground, falls in warm, diffused patches, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the stillness. This corner of Adams County, Ohio, has always been tied to the river that defines its eastern edge, a lifeblood for trade and transport since its earliest days. Founded in the late 18th century, Manchester was one of the first settlements in the Northwest Territory, a bold step into what was then the wild frontier. Its economy, though diversified now, still echoes its agricultural roots, with farming remaining a significant presence, the bounty of the land finding its way to local markets and beyond. The quiet hum of everyday life in Manchester is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a passing barge on the river, a constant reminder of its enduring connection to the water and the wider world it connects.

About This Manchester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manchester, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.688129, -83.609361. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Manchester and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Manchester includes the ZIP code (44319), telephone area code (440, 513), county seat of Adams County (West Union), and school district assignment (Manchester Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Manchester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.