manassas: Old Manassas Courthouse Prince William County Virginia - 10/04/08 02:05 PM
Prince William County has always played a major role in the development of Virginia and our country continuing to this day.  The courthouse featured in this report was the fifth such building in the county.  The first four courthouses were in Woodbridge, Cedar Run, Dumfries and BRENTSVILLE.  Manassas was at the … (0 comments)

manassas: HUNTER'S RIDGE - Manassas Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/14/08 06:15 PM

 
 
 
Hunter's Ridge is a community of large homes on 1+ acre lots.  The subdivision is located west of Hoadly Road along the Prince William County Parkway.
Prices range from $575,000 to $700,000 depending on both the home size and lot size.  Hunter's Ridge homes are on both sides … (2 comments)

manassas: FAMILY OWNERSHIP BY THREE GENERATIONS OVER 71 YEARS - 12/19/07 03:48 PM

 
On December 16, The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger ran a cover story about the J.E.Rice Hardware Store which is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.
Their saying is, "If we don't have it you don't need it or they don't make it."
J.E.Rice, Sr. … (2 comments)

manassas: WE'VE GOT TWO CENTER STREETS - 11/26/07 02:29 PM
One of them is in Old Town Manassas and one of them is in Occoquan. Since they are both incorporated that doesn't confuse the county government. 
More importantly, they are both very historical places and their Center Streets are loaded with quaint shops and inviting restaurants. Typical of most "Old Towns" you can stroll … (0 comments)

manassas: THIS IS NOT YOUR MOTHER'S LIBRARY - 11/12/07 09:15 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And these are not your mother's librarians.  For the past two years the Prince William County Public Library Cartwheelers have been the "showstoppers" at local parades.  This is one of the many methods Library Director and fellow Rotarian Dick Murphy uses to publicize the library system.  They do not ride Harleys like Shriners … (14 comments)

manassas: THEY'RE STILL WORKIN' ON THE RAILROAD - 11/05/07 05:01 AM
 
  
Manassas has a rich heritage and the rairoad has played an important part in that heritage.  The Orange and Alexandria Railroad from Alexandria to Gordonsville was completed in 1850.  Both sides in the Civil War coveted control of the railroad line and much of the track structure was destroyed. 
Over the … (7 comments)

manassas: Was it Manassas or Bull Run? - 10/26/07 12:14 PM

 
  
If you were in the Confederate Army you fought in the 1st Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1862 and the 2nd Battle of Manassas from August 28, 1862 to August 30, 1862.
However, if you fought in the Union Army these were the Battles of Bull Run.  The Confederacy … (0 comments)

manassas: Wild Turkey or Virginia Gentleman? - 09/10/07 03:03 PM
Many people think bourbon must be made in Kentucky just as Vidalia onions must be grown in Vidalia, GA.  Wrong, wrong, wrong !!!  The folks in Lynchburg, TN know that, but they are not the only ones who make bourbon outside the state of Kentucky, because bourbon is also made in … (0 comments)

manassas: "BIG YELLOW" is Coming!!!! - 08/30/07 12:57 PM
For some of you it has already happened.  However, for most of us on Tuesday September 4th BIG YELLOW will start delivering people's "heirs and assigns" to and from school.  Being careful with our driving anytime is just another opportunity for us to serve our community responsibly.  Of course, BIG YELLOW … (2 comments)

manassas: Twofold Virtual Tour Approach - 08/27/07 04:22 PM
Most REALTORS provide a Virtual Tour for their listings.  It has been my experience the vast majority of them are a collection of still photos uploaded to their Multiple Listing System software.  I create panoramic action shots both inside and outside the home.  The software I use allows me to have … (1 comments)

 
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