Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Manassas 1906

Rebuilding Manassas

— A Spirit of Optimism —

Manassas 1906 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

1. Manassas 1906 Marker

Inscription. When the Civil War ended, newcomers and residents rebuilt the burned and devastated landscape around this vital railroad junction. The resulting town of Manassas, incorporated in 1873, quickly became the transportation and commercial hub of Prince William County.

After a devastating 1905 fire, optimistic Manassas citizens rebuilt the town again. The town council required that buildings erected in the central business district be constructed of brick, stone, or concrete. Most of the prominent Renaissance Revival and Colonial Revival commercial buildings located in Old Town were built around 1906, including the Old Post Office (9113 Center St.), the Conner Building (9102 Center St.), and the Hibbs & Gidding store (9129 Center St.).

Erected 2009.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 38° 45.08′ N, 77° 28.3′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Center Street (Virginia Highway 28), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manassas VA 20110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: 9366 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Opera House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Defenses of Manassas (within shouting distance of this marker); Manassas Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Story Continues (about 300 feet away); The Right to Vote (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Wartime Manassas (about 300 feet away); Steam Locomotive Tire Fire Alarm – 1909 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Wartime Manassas (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

2. Manassas 1906 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.