Wakeman Substation

Wakeman Substation is an electrical substation in Manassas, Virginia. Wakeman Substation is situated nearby to the power station Gateway Gen Peaking Plant, as well as near Washington Manassas Airport Terminal.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cannon Branch Fort and Broad Run station.

Cannon Branch Fort

Fort

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The Cannon Branch Fort is a historic American Civil War fortification at 10611 Gateway Boulevard in Manassas, Virginia. Details of the exact time and circumstances of its construction are not known; it is believed to have been built by Union Army forces in 1863 or 1864 to defend the nearby railroad lines. Cannon Branch Fort is situated 3,500 feet northwest of Wakeman Substation.

Broad Run station

Railway station

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Broad Run station is the terminal station for the Virginia Railway Express Manassas Line. It is located at 10637 Piper Lane in the Bristow section of unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States, adjacent to Manassas Regional Airport. Broad Run station is situated 1 mile west of Wakeman Substation.

Manassas station

Railway station

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Manassas station is a train station in the city of Manassas, Virginia, United States. The station is served by Virginia Railway Express Manassas Line commuter trains and Amtrak Cardinal, Crescent and Northeast Regional intercity trains. Manassas station is situated 2½ miles northeast of Wakeman Substation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rixlew and Bristow.