Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Population: 5,286
Located in Essex County
Manchester, Massachusetts Fishing and seafaring were the chief livelihoods of the early settlers. At one point the town had more than 40 sea captains commanding vessels. In the mid-1800s Manchester, Massachusetts became a summer resort for the wealthy and well known. Presidents, princes, and ambassadors were among the many distinguished people who vacationed here. Notables from the theatrical world were attracted to the town, particularly after the opening of the Masconomo House, an elegant hotel at the corner of Beach and Masconomo Streets built by Julius Booth, brother of the infamous John Wilkes Booth. During this period, because there were many Manchesters in New England, it became vogue to call the town "Manchester-by-the-Sea." The usage so irked Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes that he headed his letters to Manchester friends "Boston-by-the-Charles." Regardless, the custom persists today. Manchester, Massachusetts is probably best known for its exceptionally beautiful beaches and harbor, its pleasant residential character, its numerous buildings of historical significance and its handsome estates Manchester, Massachusetts is a residential community encompassing 7.7 square miles in Essex County on the northeastern Massachusetts coast. It is bordered on the west by Beverly and Wenham, on the northwest by Hamilton, on the north by Essex, on the east by Gloucester, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. Located 32 miles from Boston, the town's chief access roads are state highways 128 and 127. Frequent train service is provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).Courtesy of the town of Manchester
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