Fauquier County, Virginia

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Fauquier

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Fauquier County
U.S. county
County of Fauquier
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Warrenton
Area
• Total	651 sq mi (1,690 km2)
• Land	650 sq mi (1,700 km2)
• Water	1 sq mi (3 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	72,505
• Density	110/sq mi (43/km2)
Website	www.fauquiercounty.gov

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Fauquier County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,505. The county seat is Warrenton. Fauquier County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Fauquier County was established in 1759 from a portion of Prince William County. It was named after Francis Fauquier, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia at the time. The county has a rich history, including significant events during the American Civil War.

Geography

Fauquier County is located in the northern part of Virginia. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 651 square miles, of which 650 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The county is characterized by its rolling hills and rural landscapes.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 72,505 people residing in the county. The population density was auto per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Fauquier County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its wineries and horse farms, which are important to the local economy.

Education

Fauquier County is served by the Fauquier County Public Schools system, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby areas.

Transportation

Major highways in Fauquier County include U.S. Route 15, U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 29, and U.S. Route 211. The county is also served by several state routes and local roads.

Communities

Towns

• Remington
• The Plains
• Warrenton (county seat)

Census-designated places

• Bealeton
• Catlett
• Marshall
• New Baltimore

Unincorporated communities

• Auburn
• Bristersburg
• Casanova
• Goldvein
• Hume
• Midland
• Opal
• Orlean
• Rectortown
• Sumerduck
• Upperville

Notable People

• John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Fauquier County.
• Turner Ashby, a Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War, was also from Fauquier County.

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Fauquier County, Virginia

External links

• Official website