National Register of Historic Places

Manassas Historic District

Manassas (Independent City), Manassas County, Virginia
Listed
June 28, 1988
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88000747

About this property

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. The Manassas Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Residential areas include dwellings in a variety of popular late-19th and early-20th century architectural styles. These range from Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne styles, to the Craftsman and American Foursquare styles. Notable buildings include the former Manassas Presbyterian Church (1875); the former All Saints Roman Catholic Church (1878); the Sillington, Hazen Building, formerly the National Bank of Manassas (1896); the former Hopkins Candy Factory (1908-1909); the old Manassas Town Hall; the Trinity Episcopal Church (1922); the Grace Methodist Church (1926); and the Norfolk-Southern Railway passenger station (1914). Also located in the district is the separately listed Prince William County Courthouse. Associated with the courthouse is the contributing monument commemorating the Peace Jubilee (1911). Located in Old Town Manassas is the Manassas Museum. Inspired by a small museum in Strasburg Virginia, lifelong resident, Walser Rohr suggested the town assemble artifacts for display in a trial museum. The exhibit opened for the centennial celebrations in 1973 and was a success. Since 1991, the museum has increased exhibit spaces to include interactive displays and educational offerings for all ages that explore the city's rich history.

Location

Manassas (Independent City), Manassas County, Virginia
38.75466, -77.47235

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Annaburg
Industrial
0.2 mi
Prince William County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
Manassas Water Tower
Industrial
0.2 mi
Liberia
Industrial
1.1 mi
Conner House
Industrial
1.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Manassas Junction (Second, 1863)
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Manassas Junction Raid – 1863
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Engagement at Manassas Junction (August 26 1862)
1862Civil War
0.3 mi
Battle of Blackburn's Ford
1861Civil War
2.5 mi

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When was Manassas Historic District listed on the National Register?

Manassas Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Manassas Historic District?

Manassas Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Manassas Historic District?

The period of significance for Manassas Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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