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Warrenton, VA is conveniently located only 35 minutes from Dulles International Airport and within an hour's drive from world class cultural centers, restaurants, and fashionable retail areas of Washington, DC. However, the historic highlight of Fauquier County, Old Town Warrenton, boasts of quaint antique shops, gourmet restaurants, specialty boutiques, and other unique shopping experiences. Famous for its gorgeously restored Victorian homes, Old Town offers a beautiful and elegant escape to the past.
Warrenton is a bridge between bustling Northern Virginia and the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled in the heart of Virginia horse and wine country, Fauquier retains the charm and character of its agricultural heritage. Its scenic country roads are lined with stone and rail fences leading to the picturesque towns and quaint villages of the area which have welcomed travelers for 250 years.
The quaintness, tradition, and charm of bygone eras are apparent along Old Town Warrenton streets which are lined with historic houses and brick sidewalks. Townsfolk and visitors alike can gather on the steps of the post office or at a coffee shop to pass the time of day. These charming features of the area make it well worth considering any of the Warrenton homes for sale as an option when making Northern Virginia your new home.
History
Warrenton got its name from General Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War hero. It was located originally at the junction of Falmouth-Winchester and Alexandria-Culpeper roads, where a trading post known as the Red Store had been established.
At the time of the Revolution a settlement had begun and by 1790 the first courthouse was built. A jail was erected and an academy named for the General was founded. Then in 1810 the Town of Warrenton was incorporated.
By the 1850's a railroad had reached the town, which by now had several churches, thriving mercantile establishments, a weekly newspaper, and one or two schools. But for well over a century the town growth was slow and remained primarily a trading center for a rural area and a place of residence for merchants, county officials and professionals. However, for its size, Warrenton was the richest town in the whole South.
Education
Fauquier County provides area residents with complete educational opportunities from kindergarten through graduate study. Fauquier County's excellent public and private school systems have combined in partnerships with local vocational schools, colleges and universities to ensure that today’s students are prepared to enter the workforce and become community leaders of the future.
Activities
Year round events and outdoor adventures for the entire family are highlighted by the Virginia Gold Cup, spring and fall steeplechase races, the oldest horse shows in America, farm and stable tours, statewide wine festivals, winery tours and wine tastings, Civil War reenactments at Sky Meadows State Park, Flying Circus Airshows, antique shows, craft festivals, holiday parades and celebrations, trail rides and pick-your-own orchards.
Whether you come to "get away from it all", to seek recreation, or even to make one of the Warrenton homes for sale your new home, we are sure you will experience the warm hospitality, natural splendor and historic past of Warrenton and Fauquier County.
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