Fauquier County, Administrative division in Northern Virginia, United States
Fauquier County extends across 651 square miles of rolling terrain between the Rappahannock River and the Washington metropolitan area.
The county was established in 1759 and named after Francis Fauquier, who served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia during the colonial period.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions through numerous horse farms and vineyards that produce wines as part of Virginia's wine industry.
Interstate 66 and U.S. Routes 15, 17, 29, 50, and 211 connect residents to major regional destinations through an extensive road network.
The county includes Blue Mountain, reaching 2,208 feet in elevation, marking the highest geographical point in the northern Virginia region.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1759
Capital city: Warrenton
Part of: Arlington–Alexandria–Reston metropolitan division
Shares border with: Loudoun County, Culpeper County, Prince William County, Clarke County, Rappahannock County, Warren County, Stafford County
Website: http://fauquiercounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.74000,-77.81000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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