Manchester, New Hampshire
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| Manchester, New Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Settlement type | City |
| Nickname | The Queen City, ManchVegas |
| Motto | "Labor Vincit" (Labor Conquers) |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Hampshire |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Hillsborough |
| Established title | Incorporated (town) |
| Established date | 1751 |
| Established title2 | Incorporated (city) |
| Established date2 | 1846 |
| Government type | Mayor–council |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Jay Ruais |
| Area total km2 | 90.60 |
| Area land km2 | 85.70 |
| Area water km2 | 4.90 |
| Elevation m | 64 |
| Elevation ft | 210 |
| Population total | 115,644 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | 1349.4 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | −5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | −4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Codes |
| Postal code | 03101–03111 |
| Area code | 603 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 33-45140 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0868336 |
| Website | www.manchesternh.gov |
Manchester, New Hampshire is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the seat of Hillsborough County. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, it is part of the New England region and serves as the cultural and economic hub of northern New England. Originally known as Derryfield, the city was renamed and transformed in the 19th century by the vision of industrialists like the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, becoming a global powerhouse in textile production.
History
The area was originally home to the Pennacook people before European settlement, with the first permanent English settlement established in the early 18th century. Incorporated as the town of Derryfield in 1751, its destiny changed when local entrepreneur Samuel Blodget envisioned a major industrial center, leading to its renaming in 1810 after the great industrial city of Manchester in England. The city's history is inextricably linked to the rise and fall of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, which by the late 19th century operated the world's largest cotton textile mill under a single roof, attracting a massive workforce of immigrants from Quebec, Ireland, Greece, and Poland. The Great Depression and industrial decline led to the collapse of the Amoskeag Mills in 1935, but the city later diversified its economy, with significant growth during and after World War II.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 90.6 square kilometers, of which 85.7 square kilometers is land and 4.9 square kilometers is water, primarily from the Merrimack River which bisects the city. The city lies within the Merrimack River watershed and features several smaller water bodies like Lake Massabesic, the primary water supply for the city managed by the Manchester Water Works. Its terrain is characterized by rolling hills, with the highest point being Hackett Hill in the city's northwest, and it is part of the New England physiographic region known as the New England Uplands.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 115,644, making it the most populous city in New Hampshire. The racial makeup is predominantly Non-Hispanic White, with growing communities of Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and Black or African American residents. A significant historical demographic is the Franco-American community, descendants of French Canadian immigrants who came to work in the mills. The city is part of the Manchester–Nashua Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Hillsborough County.
Economy
Once dominated by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, the city's modern economy is diverse, with major sectors including healthcare, education, finance, and advanced manufacturing. Leading employers include Catholic Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, and Southern New Hampshire University, one of the largest online educators in the United States. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport serves as a key transportation and logistics hub, while the Milky Way and Twix candy bars are produced at the M&M/Mars plant, a major manufacturing employer. The city is also home to financial services firms like St. Mary's Bank, the first credit union in the United States.
Culture and recreation
The city's cultural institutions include the Currier Museum of Art, which features works by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Pablo Picasso, and the adjacent Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House. The Palace Theatre is a historic venue hosting Broadway tours and performances by the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra. The Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL were a popular professional hockey team, and the city is home to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Blue Jays Double-A affiliate. Annual events include the NH Highland Games at Loon Mountain and the Merrimack River fall foliage festival.
Government
The city operates under a mayor–aldermanic form of government, as defined by its City Charter. The mayor, currently Jay Ruais, serves as the chief executive, while legislative power is vested in a 14-member Board of Aldermen elected from 12 wards. The city is part of New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, represented in the U.S. House by Chris Pappas. Key municipal services are managed by departments such as the Manchester Police Department and the Manchester Fire Department.
Category:Manchester, New Hampshire Category:Cities in New Hampshire Category:Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Category:Populated places established in 1751