Fauquier County, county in Virginia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,361 inhabitants. The county was created 265 years ago in 1759. Its county seat is Warrenton.
There are 5 city/town in Fauquier County, VA. The largest city of Fauquier County is Petersburg with a population of 30,446. Other cities include, Hopewell population 22,375, Warrenton population 9,982, Remington population 661 and The Plains population 237
Nestled in the piedmont region of northern Virginia, Fauquier County is home to a mix of rural towns, historic hamlets, and larger communities. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Fauquier County:
Warrenton is the county seat and most populous town with around 10,000 residents. It was established in 1810 and has a charming historic downtown with shops and restaurants housed inside well-preserved 18th and 19th century buildings.
The Plains is a small unincorporated town that was once home to former president John F. Kennedy and his family. It has a population around 250 residents and a main street lined with horse farms and wineries.
Marshall
Marshall is a scenic rural town surrounded by rolling farmland and wineries. Home to about 900 people, Marshall hosts events like the Fauquier County Fair. The downtown has shops, restaurants, and historic buildings.
Remington is a tiny village along the Rappahannock River founded in the 18th century that once hosted travelers and horses. It has a population around 150 residents and features historic buildings and shops.
Orlean
Orlean is an unincorporated community that grew around a railroad depot in the 1800s. It has around 20 homes and businesses including the C.M. Crockett Store, a historic general store.
Fauquier County's small-town charm makes it the perfect weekend getaway from Washington D.C. Full of history and natural beauty, the county offers a taste of classic Virginia.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fauquier County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Hopewell | Independent city in Virginia, United States | 22,375 |
Petersburg | Independent city in Virginia, United States | 30,446 |
Remington | Incorporated town in Virginia | 661 |
The Plains | Town in Virginia, United States | 237 |
Warrenton | Town in Virginia, United States | 9,982 |