Manassas, Virginia

Located in bustling Prince William County, Manassas is a city in the midst of change. It has experienced rapid growth in the last several years, both in terms of number of residents and in new businesses moving to the area.

From a travel and commuting perspective, Manassas is well situated for commuting into Washington, D.C. on Route 66. AMTRAK train service is available directly to and from the Manassas Depot located in Old Town Manassas and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) offers commuter service to and from Washington, DC.

Old Town Manassas is enjoying a rebirth with the opening of trendy boutiques and excellent restaurants, while older building renovations have revealed the towns original charm. The surrounding area is teaming with the services and conveniences of nationally known restaurants and retailers and has its own mall with 4 anchor stores. The Manassas Regional Airport and Prince William Hospital are also located in town.

Although the city incorporated as recently as 1975, Manassas has a rich history. Ever since the 1700's, this area has consistently grown into what is now known as Prince William County. Manassas is famous for having the first major battle of the Civil War. At that time, Manassas Junction was little more than a railroad crossing, but a strategic one, with rails leading to Richmond, Virginia, Washington, DC, and the Shenandoah Valley. The crossroads grew into the town of Manassas following the war, and in 1892, it became the county seat of Prince William County. In 1975, Manassas became an independent city.

Manassas is an independent school district. There are five elementary schools in Manassas, one middle school, and one high school.

For more information visit Http://www.manassascity.org Prince William County, just 45 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., Manassas is a very desirable city. This area is currently going through a renaissance due to its great location and very strong economy. Residents and businesses alike both benefit from the close proximity of several large metropolitan areas, although still keeping the affordability of a smaller sized city. Manassas' ongoing growth and development have made it a very popular relocation destination. The business climate in Manassas is booming, while more people are relocating to this city daily.