Manassas, VA

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About Manassas

• Singer-songwriter Scott Stapp, of the band Creed, was born in Manassas, Virginia.
• The band "Dog's Eye View" with Peter Stuart, known for "Everything Falls Apart", originated here.
• Two major Civil War battles fought nearby put Manassas at a crucial strategic point.
• Legend says a train crash inspired "Manassas Junction", before the town's official name.
• The Civil War's Second Battle of Manassas heavily damaged the area in 1862.
• Named after "Manassas Gap Railroad," it was incorporated in 1873.
• Its population of nearly 43,000 is about the same as Watertown, New York.
• Its elevation is 282 feet, slightly higher than Washington D.C.'s average.
• Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
• A blend of historical charm and modern growth gives a grounded, evolving feel.
• The Washington Nationals, located nearby, won the World Series in 2019.
• Manassas's Stonewall Jackson High School was renamed Unity Reed High School in 2020.

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