The Community of Manchester, MIManchester, MI is located within Washtenaw County. The village has a population of 2,160 people, according to the 2000 census. Conveniently located between the greater Ann Arbor area and Jackson, Manchester is located off M-52 between I-94 and US-12. The original settlers of Manchester came from Ontario County, New York, and named the city after their local township. This lovely town boasts rolling hills overlooking a dam and a bridge on the River Raisin. The charming community reflects 19th century Italianate architecture, complimented by other historic homes within the downtown area. Local merchants offer terrific shopping and gourmet restaurants with an old-world flavor. Historic landmarks include an old mill, the exquisite fieldstone Catholic Church St. Mary’s and several historic homes throughout Manchester. This picturesque village features numerous parks and recreational areas. Carr Park is the site of the Fourth of July community picnic, games, fireworks and the annual Riverfolk Festival. Other local parks include Kirk Park, Wurster Park (home to a war memorial stone) and Chi-Bro Park, featuring a 3.5 acre spring fed pond, a nature trail and a designated cross-country track extends through the park. These spacious recreational parks host an array of festivals, including the River Raisin Canoe Races, the famous Chicken Broil, local weddings, little league games and antique car shows, among other special events. Manchester offers homebuyers a quiet countryside that resembles the lush Irish Hills just southwest of this village. | More Local Area InformationChelsea is a picture-perfect town located about 25 miles west of the greater Ann Arbor area. With a population of 4,398 (according to the 200... Read moreChelsea, Michigan is a growing city of about 4,500 located 15 miles west of Ann Arbor, offering all the charm of a small town within an easy drive o... Read moreThe city of Tecumseh within Lenawee County, about 25 miles south of Ann Arbor and 60 miles southwest of Detroit. According to the 2000 census, th... Read moreSaline has been named by CNN Money Magazine to the annual list of "Best Places to Live: Top 100 in the United States" three times in a row... Read moreLocated in Washtenaw County, Saline, MI is just 9 miles south of the greater Ann Arbor area and has a population of 8,034 people (according to th... Read moreSaline, Michigan, a city of about 9000, is located seven miles southwest of Ann Arbor and is the gateway to the Irish Hills, an exceptionally sceni... Read moreDexter, Michigan is a growing village located eight miles west of Ann Arbor and has a population of about 4,000. Although its residents depend to ... Read moreDexter is a village in Washtenaw County, just outside the greater Ann Arbor area, with a population of 2,338 people (according to the 2000 census)... Read moreAnn Arborites absolutely love it here, for so many reasons. Although it is a relatively small city, with fewer than 130,000 residents, it is home t... Read moreAnn Arbor is a spectacular city situated in the southern part of the state just 35 miles west of Detroit. It is an area with four seasons and beaut... Read moreAnn Arbor is the seventh largest city in Michigan, with a population of 113,206 (according to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau). 32% are university o... Read moreAdrian is approximately 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor and 30 miles southeast of Jackson. With a population of 21,574 (according to the 200... Read moreManitou Beach, nestled between Devils Lake (1300 acres) and Round Lake (550 acres) is in the Irish Hills area of Lenawee County. According to th... Read moreJackson is located about 40 miles west of Ann Arbor along interstate 94. According to the 2000 census, the city population stands at 36,316... Read moreYpsilanti is within Washtenaw County, between Ann Arbor and metro Detroit. According to the 2000 census the city population is 22,362. Ypsilanti i... Read moreLocated between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti is perfectly sited to take advantage of the best of what southeast Michigan has to offer. The hom... Read moreThe village of Dundee is part of Monroe County, Michigan, centrally located 27 miles south of Ann Arbor, 58 miles southwest of Detroit, and 30 mile... Read moreWith so much to offer new residents—peaceful streets, a vibrant, inviting community, and fun attractions all in a convenient location—the village o... Read moreFrom shopping vintage antiques to golfing the 9-hole Dundee Golf Club course, there are always things to do in Dundee. Dundee and its neighborin... Read moreBelleville is a diverse community with approximately 3,900 residents. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles with 1.1 square miles of land an... Read more |
