[3][4] Manchester is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and State Highway 13 and is the largest community in Delaware County.

The clock in the tower was paid for with contributions from 700 county citizens.

Bell designed the Romanesque Revival building,[1] which is constructed of red pressed brick.

[3] The tower and spire are 135 feet (41 m) high, and the walls of the building are 18 inches (45.7 cm) thick.

[3] The decorative metal ceilings on the first floor and the elaborate woodwork are original to the building.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource.

32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Manchester's largest area employers include; XL Specialized Trailers,[12][13][14] Henderson Products, Regional Medical Center, and West Delaware Community School District, with many other strong small businesses throughout Delaware County.

[15] Manchester is located within 45 miles (72 km) of Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Dubuque, three of the state's larger cities.

The park is located on a section of the Maquoketa River that runs through the downtown district.

The facility also functions as the Iowa DNR NE Regional Office for Fisheries, Wildlife and Law Enforcement.

Manchester & Delaware County resides over 35 Parks that cover 2,000+ acres.

The Manchester Family Aquatic Center features 3 water slides, diving board, zero depth entry, spray fountains, sand volleyball and concessions.

Just two high schools were awarded this designation in the State of Iowa in 2012.