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History of Prince William County
URL: www.co.prince-william.va.us
1608, Captain John Smith and his band of frontiersmen rode a barge along the Potomac River, the first white men to touch the unnamed wilderness that is now known as Prince William County. The county was formed in 1731 and was named for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and second son of King George II. The territory, which included Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudon and Fauquier, was reduced to its present size in 1759.
Today, Prince William County encompasses 348 square miles and includes the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. With these cities, the area is 360 square miles. The current estimated county population is 274,915 and has grown 90% since 1980.
CITIES OF MANASSAS & MANASSAS PARK
URL: www.manassascity.org
According to legend, the name Manassas was derived from an Indian source or from Manasseh, a Jewish innkeeper at Manassas Gap. Manassas originated in 1852 at the junction of two railroads which linked Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. with the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond. During the Civil War, the junction's strategic importance led to the battles of First and Second Manassas (Bull Run). The county seat since 1892, Manassas was rebuilt after the Civil War and remained a small town for most of the 20th century. It became a city in 1975. Known for Civil War history, Manassas also has a wonderful museum system and charming Old Town historic district.
Located to the northeast of Manassas, Manassas Park began in 1955 as a county subdivision. In 1975, Manassas Park incorporated as an independent city. It was the last town in Virginia to become a city before the legislature placed a moratorium on such actions. This small town has an 18-hole golf course and water park. Route 28, the "Antique Corridor", also runs through the city.
SPLASH DOWN WATER PARK
URL: www.splashdownwaterpark.com
Wildly Wet, Fabulous Fun
is waiting for you and your family at Splash Down Water Park Northern Virginia's largest water park.
Splash Down features 5 different water areas along with all of your favorite summer foods at the Coney Island Café, Paradise Pizza and Sweets N Treats.
New! Check out our Catering information. Your event can now be catered at Splash Down water park for an excellent time!
NORTHERN VA. COMMUNITY COLLEGE
URL: www.nv.cc.va.us
Manassas Campus
6901 Sudley Road
Manassas, Virginia 20109-2399
Telephone: (703) 257-6600
V/TDD: (703) 368-3748
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY-MANASSAS CAMPUS
Prince William Campus
10900 University Boulevard
Manassas, VA 20110-2203
Phone:(703) 993-8350
TTY Phone:(703) 993-8365
Web Contact: webmaster@princewilliam.gmu.edu
MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
Major employers in the area include:
Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics
Micron Technology Virginia
Atlantic Research Corp
General Dynamics Land Systems
BAE Systems
MANASSAS BATTLEFIELD
URL: www.nps.gov
Manassas National Battlefield Park was established in 1940 to preserve the scene of two major Civil War battles. Located a few miles north of the prized railroad junction of Manassas, Virginia, the peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North and South in 1861 and 1862.
Today the battlefield park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died for their beliefs a century ago.
THE MANASSAS MUSEUM SYSTEM
URL: www.manassascity.org
Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean
Memorial Mayfield
Cannon Branch Forts
Historic House Liberia
Manassas Railroad Depot
Candy Factory Arts Center
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Manassas Mall's vision is to position the shopping center as a leader in the community. Building relationships with businesses, schools and not-for-profit organizations is one of the most important steps to show the community we are active and involved in providing a venue for family events.
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