There are two areas in Lancaster County that are referred to as "Manheim". The first is often referred to as Manheim Central, as the school district is the Manheim Central School District.
Manheim Township -- Is located just north of Lancaster City and to the south of Lititz. It is bordered on the west by East Hempfield, and to the east by the Conestoga Valley area.
Manheim Township is a fast-growing community, with new real estate and new homes for sale selling very quickly. The majority of new home developments are being constructed as Planned Neighborhoods -- with walking trails, sidewalks, small retail and shop areas -- and have quickly become very popular and acceptable ways of controlling sprawl and over-development.
Manheim Township School District Information can be found on the district webpage:
Manheim Township School District
There are six elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (7-8), a grade 6 building, and one high school, grades 9-12. Total enrollment for 2007 is approximately 5,500 students - with a growth rate of approximately 2.5 % per year. The school is currently undergoing a major expansion.
Community information for Manheim Township can be found on the community website: http://www.manheimtownship.org
Here you will find information on the Parks & Recreation facilities, including the Community Pools, Golf Course at Overlook and mini-golf course, and the dog park -- along with other important township information.
Every September, join the township residents at the Community Day festivities held at the Stauffer Park.
Manheim Township History: established in 1729, Manheim Township enjoys a rich history. A wonderful slideshow of the history of Manheim Township can be found at this site:
Manheim Twp History -- look for the building that used to stand where the Turkey Hill is currently located in Neffsville! And, on that slideshow you will see the oldest home in the Township - built in 1728 - and it's still standing!
Manheim Township is a wonderful community -- personally I have lived in Manheim Township for 20 years and my children have attended the Manheim Township schools (one still attends). There is lots to do, the school district is great, and you will find beautiful neighborhoods and homes for sale in all price ranges - ranging from townhouses and condos to middle priced homes and million dollar mansions.
Contact Jeannie Kontis directly for your Manheim Township real estate needs.
Click here to view the Manheim Central School District website:
Manheim Central School District
Manheim Central
is also known as the home of the Barons, and have an extensive sports program. Often, when driving through the Boro of Manheim, you will see the banners displayed on every street lamp, corner store, and personal residence, showing their school pride. Go Barons!
The School District is comprised of the Borough of Manheim and the Penn Township and Rapho Township (collectively, the "Municipalities"). Located in northwestern Lancaster County, the School District encompasses 78.2 square miles of scenic and productive agricultural lands being increasingly converted to residential use. The School District lies approximately seven miles north of the City of Lancaster, approximately eighty miles west of the City of Philadelphia and twenty-five miles east of the City of Harrisburg.
Manheim Boro is conveniently located north of East Petersburg and west of Lititz. It is just south of Lebanon County, and easily accessible from many major roads.
Information for Manheim Boro (or Borough) can be found on the Manheim, PA information website by clicking here: Manheim Borough community directory
Rich in history, the Manheim Historical Society has a wealth of information on their website, listed here: Manheim Historical Society
From the historical society website:
Founded in 1762, the town of Manheim rightfully belongs in that select list of Pennsylvania towns which antedate the Revolutionary War. Of additional interest historically is the fact that the land on which the town was laid out has a close connection with the family of the colony's founder, William Penn. Explicitly, it was in 1734 that this tract of acres in Donegal Township (1741 in Rapho Township) was given as a gift to Penn's faithful secretary, James Logan, by Penn's widow, Hannah, and her sons. In 1762 this same tract was purchased from Logan's granddaughter, Mary Morris, by Henry William Stiegel and his two business associates, Charles and Alexander Stedman.
You can view a map of Manheim, PA here: GoogleMap