Manchester

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Manchester was a rural community in north central Fort Bend County across the Brazos River from Richmond. Before the Civil War Manchester was a railroad terminus and a noted slave market. With the closing of the slave trade, however, the town declined, and its remaining buildings were absorbed by the rapidly growing city of Richmond. There is no record of Manchester ever having a post office, and no population statistics are available for any time in its history.

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Stephen L. Hardin | © TSHA

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Manchester is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Manchester is classified as a Town

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No