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Welcome to
Fauquier County, Virginia
A Heritage Experience in the Heart of Virginia's Horse Country
~Voted One of the Prettiest Painted Places in America~
Welcome to Fauquier County, the beautiful bridge
between bustling Northern Virginia and the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nestled in the heart of Virginia horse and wine country, Fauquier retains the charm and
character of its agricultural heritage. Scenic country roads lined with stone and rail
fences lead to picturesque towns and villages which have welcomed travelers for 250 years.
The rich and colorful history of the county where Chief Justice John Marshall grew up and
Colonel John Singleton Mosby rode to fame is preserved in markers and monuments and in
twelve stops on the Virginia Civil War Trails.
Old Town Warrenton, the county seat, is an architectural and historic treasure. The
majestic columns and graceful spire of the "old" county Court House, still in
use, beckon visitors to streets lined with well-preserved homes and appealing shops and
restaurants. The Old Jail, built in 1808, houses a museum of local history. Modern
accommodations, traveler services, shopping centers and a variety of restaurants border
the tree-lined "old bypass" west of Old Town.
[Note: The paragraph above is a direct quote from
the Fauquier Chamber site.]
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