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Coordinates: 38.70°N 77.48°W. Prince William County lies beside the Potomac River in the U.S. state of Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 482,204, [1] making it Virginia's second most populous county. The county seat is the independent city of Manassas. [2]
Manassas, Virginia. Manassas is a city in Virginia in the United States. There were 42,772 people living in the city, according to 2020 census.
Manassas, Virginia. The city’s downtown area has been revitalized, and tourism has been growing in importance. Manassas National Battlefield Park (established 1940), just north of the city and encompassing about 8 square miles (21 square km), preserves the sites of the two Civil War engagements. Inc. city, 1938. Pop. (2010) 37,821; (2020) 42,772.
Only a short road trip from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Manassas is a popular choice for anyone wanting a small-town feel with big-city vibes throughout its 10 square miles. We take pride in the pivotal role Manassas played in transforming our country into one united nation.
Old Town Manassas, or the Manassas Historic District, is a national historic district located at Manassas, Virginia. It encompasses 206 contributing buildings and 1 contributing object in the central business district and surrounding residential area of city of Manassas.
Manassas National Battlefield Park is a unit of the National Park Service located in Prince William County, Virginia, north of Manassas that preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run, also called the Battle of First Manassas, and the Second Battle of Bull Run or Battle of Second Manassas.
Known for Civil War history, Manassas originated in 1852 at the junction of two railroads which linked Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. with the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond. It features a wonderful museum system and charming historic district, perfect for a day trip.
