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Founded 1873 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Manassas (independent)

Top 10 Most Important Events

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1861 Bull Run: Two major battles.
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Latest News in Manassas

Feb 20, 2026
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Feb 2, 2016
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May 14, 2015
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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Disaster
First Bull Run

Did You Know?

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Two Battles of Bull Run/Manassas.
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Independent city DC metro.
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National Battlefield Park.

Famous People from Manassas, Virginia

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C. J. Sapong
Association Football Player · Born Dec 27, 1988 · Age 37
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Wilmer McLean
Farmer · Born May 3, 1814 · Died Jun 5, 1882 (age 68)
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Denver Riggleman
Businessperson, Politician · Born Mar 17, 1970 · Age 55
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Chaney Kley
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 20, 1972 · Died Jul 24, 2007 (age 34)
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Sunny von Bülow
Socialite, Philanthropist · Born Sep 1, 1932 · Died Dec 6, 2008 (age 76)

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