Train Depot and Visitor Center, Manassas, VA
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garmin_geek
N 38° 45.007 W 077° 28.384
18S E 285087 N 4291951
Old Town Manassas, VA
Waymark Code: WM5QX5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2009
Views: 16
A part of the Manassas Museum System, this building now serves as the Historic Manassas Visitor's Center. The building also contains James and Marian Pain Railroad Heritage Gallery.
9431 West St., Manassas, VA
"The area around Manassas has a rich history. Originally inhabited by Native Americans and later settled by Europeans, Manassas is most known for its railroad history. In the 1850's, construction of two railroads occurred in Manassas, the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and the Manassas Gap Railroad. With this new industry, the village of Tudor Hall was change to Manassas Junction. Due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., Manassas Junction served as an important strategic objective during the Civil War. Located nearby is the Manassas National Battlefield where the First and Second Battles of Manassas (Bull Run) occurred. With much of the town devastated by the war, the town was rebuilt and was founded in 1873 as the town of Manassas. In the 1890's, the town of Manassas experienced an economic boom as railroad commerce increased. By 1894, as many as 40 trains a day passed through Manassas. These trains transported passengers to and from the town, as well as freight that was shipped to areas throughout the region." (http://www.vre.org/programs/travelms.htm)
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Also used as the Manassas Visitor Center.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Southern, VRE, Orange & Alexandria, Manassas Gap Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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