Fauquier / Warrenton Information

Located between the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Northern Virginia, Fauquier County is known as "horse country".  Fauquier County was carved out of Prince William County and was named after Francis Fauquier, Lt, Governor of Virginia from 1758 till his death in 1768.  The county's most notable native is Chief Justice John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Fauquier has retained much of its agricultural heritage with many country roads lined with stone and rail fences, and horses grazing in the pastures.  Fauquier is also known for its many vineyards.  The 2005 estimated county population was 63,255.  See more of Fauquier's census Quick Facts here.

Warrenton, the county seat, was named for Joseph Warren, a General in the U.S. Army who died at Bunker Hill in 1775.  Many know Joseph Warren as the General who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride.  During the Civil War, Warrenton became a hospital town with many of its churches and homes being used to care for the wounded.

The original courthouse, built on land donated by Richard Henry Lee in 1790, is still in use.  The Old Jail, built in 1808, houses a museum of local history.  Main Street is lined with many unique shops, restaurants and well preserved homes.  Development has spread from Downtown Warrenton to several shopping centers and chain restaurants dotting the area.

Communities located within Fauquier County include:

Bealeton

Catlett

Delaplane

Hume

Marshall

Midland

Orlean

Remington

The Plains

Warrenton

Warrenton REALTOR

Linda Farkas, REALTOR, e-PRO, ABR, ASP: moved to Fauquier County in 1976 as a teen and graduated from Fauquier High School.  I hope the information I have provided you has been helpful.  If you would like more information on Fauquier/Warrenton, please e-mail me.

Favorite Restaurants:

Carousel Frozen Treats: One can not pass through Warrenton between March and October without stopping for a treat from Carousel.  Located at the intersection of Routes 211 and Business 29, it is well worth the visit.  Read a review here.

Frost Diner: For a step back in time, be sure to stop by Frost Diner, a historic "silver diner" on Broadview Ave.

Barbeque Country Jamboree: Located south of Warrenton on Route 29 in Opal, just before the Route 17 intersection.