Manassas City, VA

Manassas, Virginia
Independent city
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Founded	1852
Incorporated (town)	1873
Incorporated (city)	1975
Area
• Total	10.0 sq mi (26 km2)
• Land	10.0 sq mi (26 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	42,772
• Density	4,277.2/sq mi (1,651.4/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	20108-20113
Area code(s)	571, 703
FIPS code	51-48768
GNIS feature ID	1498511
Website	www.manassascity.org

Manassas is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,772. The city is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area and is known for its significant role in the American Civil War.

History

Manassas was founded in 1852 at the junction of two railroads, the Manassas Gap Railroad and the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. The city is perhaps best known for the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas), the first major land battle of the American Civil War, which took place on July 21, 1861. A second battle, the Second Battle of Bull Run, occurred in late August 1862.

Geography

Manassas is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 square miles, all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Manassas was 42,772. The city has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnic and racial groups. The median household income is $75,000, and the city has a relatively high standard of living compared to other parts of Virginia.

Education

Manassas is served by the Manassas City Public Schools system, which includes several elementary schools, intermediate schools, and Osbourn High School. The city is also home to the Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas Campus.

Economy

The economy of Manassas is diverse, with sectors including retail, healthcare, and education. The city is home to several major employers, including the Prince William Health System and the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Transportation

Manassas is served by several major highways, including Interstate 66 and U.S. Route 29. The city is also served by the Manassas Regional Airport, the largest regional airport in Virginia. Public transportation is provided by the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), which offers commuter rail service to Washington, D.C..

Notable People

• Jennie Dean, an African-American educator and founder of the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth.
• Harry J. Parrish, a long-serving member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

See Also

• First Battle of Bull Run
• Second Battle of Bull Run
• Manassas National Battlefield Park
• Prince William County, Virginia
• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area

External Links

• Official website of Manassas City