Rectortown Historic District, Historic district in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Rectortown Historic District is a rural area containing 76 buildings, 3 sites, and 2 structures spread across about 115 acres. Most structures date from the 18th and 19th centuries and display architectural styles typical of that period.
The village began as a rural community center during the 18th century with trading buildings, homes, and religious structures. By the 19th century, the arrival of the railroad brought economic shifts and led to construction of a station and warehouse.
The district contains churches, an Odd Fellows hall, and cemeteries that reflect how a rural Virginia community organized its social and spiritual life. These structures reveal what mattered most to the people who lived here.
The best way to explore this area is on foot, with walking routes connecting several roads like Maidstone, Rectortown, and Atoka. Take your time walking, as the buildings are spread across the countryside.
An abandoned railroad station and warehouse from 1835 still stand in this district, showing the early transportation network of the region. These buildings are often overlooked but hold important clues to how the community once connected to the wider world.
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