Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Our Story Continues
1900 - present
The decades of post-war growth in Manassas were nearly lost in 1905 when a disastrous fire destroyed more than 30 homes and businesses. Undeterred, local residents rebuilt bigger and better, setting the town on the path for the city we know today. Farms underpinned the local economy and brought prosperity to the area. A thriving business district emerged that included restaurants, stores, a candy factory and hotels. Central to it all was the railroad that was the lifeblood of the town.
Today, the rural community has given way to homes and urban sprawl, but Manassas still retains that small town feel. A vibrant historic downtown coupled with the preservation of important historic landmarks and battlefield lands has made Manassas a tourism destination. We celebrate our past while looking to what the future holds.
Erected by City of Manassas, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Manassas series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
this page online
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Our Story Continues (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Wartime Manassas (a few steps from this marker); Defenses of Manassas (within shouting
Other markers no longer nearby. Wartime Manassas (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Manassas 1905 - The Great Fire (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Site of Manassas Junction (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker. There are slight differences in the inscriptions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
