![]() ![]() Prior to 1980, Manheim Township’s growth had outpaced the majority of municipalities in Lancaster County. The Township has grown continuously in each following census. ![]() The Township has grown continuously in the year 1790 (the first US Census). The earliest US census figures reveal a total population of 780 residents in Manheim Township in the year 1790 (the ñrst US Census). Manheim Township has had a long history of population growth. The Township’s east and west boundaries are generally determined by natural features, the Conestoga River and Little Conestoga Creek respectfully, Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are man-made lines. The Township is situated immediately north of the City of Lancaster, which serves as the County seat of government. The Township is located in central Lancaster County and occupies approximately 22.6 square miles and is roughly 7.5 miles wide and 3.2 miles long. Listen to an overview of Manheim Township’s history from our President Benton Webber here. The Township is and remains the only First Class Township in Lancaster County. In 1952, the community voted to elevate Manheim Township to a Township of the First Class as classified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ![]() Manheim Township was established initially as a Second Class Township and remained so from 1834 to 1952. However, this changed in 1834 with the first generation of laws establishing municipal governments and their electoral and leadership structure and duties. In the early days, Pennsylvania Townships served only as convenient tax assessment units with no elected officials. Manheim Township was established as one of Lancaster County’s first Townships in 1729. ![]()
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