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The largest town and county seat for Fauquier County. With quite a bit of new residential construction and growth, commercial conveniences are springing up around town. Home Depot and Borders are the latest "adds" but if you prefer the personalized attention and relationships created in a small town environment, Warrenton still has that too. Main Street is lined with charming clothing and antique shops, delightful restaurants and gran; In the summertime there are boats for rent on the parks lake, performances in the amphitheater, and plenty of playground fun for the kids.
The town was incorporated in 1810 and named after the Revolutionary War hero, General Joesph Warren. But you will probably see many more landmarks noted around town for Colonel John S. Mosby who raided the area during the Civil War, and later settled here and practiced law in Warrenton.The Old Jail was build in 1808 and now holds a museum of local history. The Old Courthouse on Main Street is still in use and a great historic landmark for the town.
The Fauquier public school system serves Warrenton and several elementary schools, the Warrenton Middle School and Fauquier High School are all located in town.
The Fauquier Hospital is located in town and there are countless top-quality health care practices throughout the town and vicinity.
Fauquier County, Warrenton is located just about 40 miles Southwest of Washington, DC.It is the county seat and located in the northern region of Virginia. The primary arteries that run through the town are Routes 29,17,15 and 211 and provide easy access to Interstates 66, 64, 81, and 95. With the smaller community feel, while remaining close to more urban areas, many people are taking advantage of the lower cost of living and moving to the Virginia countryside.
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