Manchester Iowa News

Coffin's Grove Stagecoach House and Coffins Grove Cemetery - 3 miles west of Manchester on Old Stagecoach Road. Early home and stagecoach stop established in the 1850's. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Now a private residence. Web Site

Cricket Hollow Zoo - 1.5 miles west of Manchester on D22. Walk through exotic petting zoo featuring tigers, camels, monkeys, reptiles and much more. Open summers, limited hours in spring and fall. www.crickethollowzoo.com

Delaware County Courthouse - along Main Street in downtown Manchester. Built in 1896 and features a bell clock tower and steeple. On the National Register of Historic Places since 1981 and remodeled in the 1990's, it continues to house the county's district court and other offices. http://www.co.delaware.ia.us/
 
Eiverson/Love Log Cabin - Denton Park, across from Regional Medical Center, Manchester. Manchester's first home, built in 1850, relocated from the MacIntosh Woods. Restored in 1996. www.manchester-ia.org
 
Hoag House - Also known as the Wheat House, 120 E. Union Street, Manchester. This private residence is a classic example of Italianate architecture and is located in a historic neighborhood of older homes which date back to the 1870's. Added to the national Register of Historic Places in 1976.
 
Little Red School House - On County Road D13, 5 miles north of Manchester. Built in 1915. Picnic area, fireplaces, play ground. Open May through September by appointment. 563/927-2161 http://www.delawarecountyia.com/littlered001.html
 
Manchester City Parks - All City Parks are open to the general public daily from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
www.manchester-ia.org
- Baum Park, Anderson Street and East Butler Street
- Central Park, North Brewer and East Butler Street (volleyball court, basketball courts)
- Denton Park, West Main Street and North 7th Street (by hospital) (new equipment 1999)
- Riverfront Park, South Franklin Street and West Marion Street
- Seibert Park, Quaker Mill Drive and Hansel Street
- Tirrill Park, West Union Street (large pavilion, band shell)
 
Manchester Family Aquatic Center, Stearns Drive, Manchester. 563/927-6488 www.manchester-ia.org
 
Manchester Public Library - 304 N. Franklin Street, Manchester. Historic library remodeled to maintain character. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. http://www.manchester.lib.ia.us/
 
McGee Brick School House - Coffins Grove Township, intersection of Candle Road and County Road W69, west of Manchester. Built in 1868 to replace a wooden school that burned. Placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1999. www.mcgeebrickschool.org
 
State Fish Hatchery, D22 south east of Manchester. Open daily from dawn to dusk with free tours Monday through Friday. 563/927-3276 http://www.iowadnr.com/fish/programs/hatchery/manchest.html

The Watershed Kayak & Canoe Rental, 252 River Street Manchester Iowa 563-920-5347 www.watershedia.com

Backbone State Park, oldest park in the State of Iowa, north of Manchester, just south of Strawberry Point, in rural Delaware County. 563/924-2527 http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/backbone.html
 
Civil Conservation Corps. Museum - Backbone State Park north of Manchester. A collection of memorabilia on the history of the CCC constructing Backbone State Park. 563/924-2527 http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/backbone.html
 
Delaware County Parks - All recreation areas, parks, and natural areas remain open all year.
http://www.delawarecountyia.com/countyparks001.html
- Bailey's Ford Park, 105 acres, 3 miles south of Manchester on Jefferson Road. Includes nature center, conservation dept. office and interpretive wildlife displays.
- Coffins Grove Park, 22 acres, 4 miles northwest of Manchester on Early Stagecoach Road.
- Fountain Springs Park, 240 acres, 3 miles northeast of Greeley on Oak Road.
- Turtle Creek Park, 200 acres, 6 miles southeast of Manchester on Maquoketa River above the Delhi Dam on 267th Street.
-Twin Bridges Park, 144 acres, 5 miles west of Colesburg along Highway 3.
 
Dighton Round Barn - located at 3342 120th Ave., south of Ryan and just north of Coggon. Completed in 1917, the round barn found its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Web Site


Delaware Speedway - Intersection of Hwy 20 & 38, Delaware http://www.out2win.com/tracks/delaware.html


Bay Settlement Church and Monument - located southwest of Delhi. Early church in the area  and believed to be the site of the first Civil War Memorial and service held following the war. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
 
Lake Delhi Recreational Area - Manmade recreational area on the Maquoketa River. Fishing, boating. http://www.lakedelhi.com/
 
McCreery Monument/Hobb's Chimney - The stone chimney of one of the county's earliest settlers, Charles W. Hobbs, remains standing as a landmark of the first habitation in that locality. Built approximately 1841.


Ruth Suckow Memorabilia - The Earlville Library was renamed for this local author in 1964. A park was also established in her name in Earlville at the site of her former home. 563/923-5235 http://www.ruthsuckow.org/
 
Tri State Raceway - Exit 285 Hwy 20, Earlville, 563/923-3724 http://www.tristateraceway.com/


Annual Pro Rodeo Days - Held for three days every June. http://www.edgewoodiowa.com/Rodeo%20Days/Rodeo_Days.htm


Budweiser Clydesdale Statue, Highway 38, Greeley. http://www.delawarecountyia.com/historic2001.html


Delaware County Historical Society Museum - Lenox College Campus - Hopkinton. A complex of 9 buildings including library, dormitory, chapel, Old Main, gym, railroad depot, farm machinery, museum, and one room school house. Open June through September, 1:00-4:00 pm Thursday through Sunday. 563/926-2575 http://www.delcoiowahistory.org/


World's Largest Umpire, Ryan http://www.delawarecountyia.com/ryan001.html