Discover the early days of Fauquier County, from its 18th-century founding to its Civil War echoes.
Fauquier County, Virginia: Historical Notes offers a compact history drawn from county records and archival notes. It covers how Fauquier was formed in 1759, the move of the county seat, the building of early courthouses, and the county’s evolving government. The book also surveys the Northern Neck grant and its long lineage of land patents, proprietors, and regional development that shaped this part of Virginia.
- Learn how Fauquier was created and organized in the 1750s, and who helped establish its early government.
- See how and where the first court houses and prisons were built, and where the county seat settled.
- Understand the broader context of land grants and the Northern Neck, including the Crown’s and proprietors’ roles.
- Get short biographical sketches of notable Fauquier figures tied to the county’s history and Civil War era.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and Virginia heritage, this edition provides a concise lens on Fauquier’s formative years and its lasting footprint in the region.