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Manassas, Virginia

Manassas is an independent city surrounded by Prince William County and is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Manassas is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area and it is situated in the Northern Virginia region. Those moving to Manassas will discover a small town atmosphere and access to one of the most economically diverse regions in the country.

History:
In July 1861, the First Battle of Manassas – also known as the First Battle of Bull Run – the first major land battle of the American Civil War was fought near in the city. The crossroads grew into the town of Manassas following the war, incorporated in 1873. In 1892, it became the county seat of Prince William County, replacing Brentsville. In 1975, Manassas became an independent city. In modern times, Manassas's development has been strongly influenced by its position as a suburb of Washington, D.C. It has developed major problems with traffic and urban sprawl. The trials of John and Lorena Bobbitt (John Wayne Bobbitt's for rape, Lorena Bobbitt's for malicious wounding) occurred at the Prince William County courthouse, which is in the city of Manassas. They lived in Prince William County at the time. On October 9, 2002, the 11th of the Beltway sniper attacks occurred outside Manassas city limits when 53-year old Dean Harold Meyers was shot pumping gas at a Sunoco station on Sudley Road near Interstate 66 in Prince William County. In October 2005, Manassas became the site of the first wide-scale Broadband over Power Lines implementation in the U.S.

Economy:
Even more than being located near one of the most booming economies in the country in Washington D.C., Manassas offers residents excellent standard of living, outstanding educational system, nationally recognized accredited police department and high-quality health care system. The city is located in one of the nation’s busiest economies with over 1.5 million highly educated, skilled and motivated workers within a 40-mile radius that would jump at the chance to work closer to home. In addition, Manassas is located in one of the nation’s busiest economies with over 1.5 million highly educated, skilled and motivated workers within a 40-mile radius that would jump at the chance to work closer to home. Manassas is home to several Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Micron Technology, Aurora Flight Sciences. There are also two universities and one community college located in the Manassas area. If you can’t find what you are looking for within city limits, you can be in Washington D.C. in 30 minutes and ready for business.

Tourism:
Begin your exploration by visiting Manassas National Battlefield Park. The 5,000-acre park that was the scene of two major Civil War battles, Manassas National Battlefield Park is a wonderful learning experience for visitors of any age. Next, during the summer months, check out Signal Bay Water Park. This small waterpark offers everything you need to stay cool during those blazing days, including set with Lazy River, shallow depth, slides, canons, pirate ship structure and more. At the Manassas Museum, enjoy a permanent exhibit spanning Native American through 20th Century periods, with a special emphasis on the Civil War. Meet spies and scallyways, slaves and soldiers, presidents and generals as you and your family experience special living history portrayals from the past. Do not miss the Museum's seven diverse historic sites, all nearby, or changing exhibit space. Finally, head over to the Ben Lomond Manor House and Old Rose Garden. This Manor House is known for its Federal architecture and its role as a hospital for Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Also notable is the garden, which features rose varieties developed before the 20th century.

Colleges and Universities:

• Northern Virginia Community College

Interesting Facts:

• The city school system is one of few schools to receive recognition for achieving full accreditation three years in a row by the Virginia Department of Education.

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