VA-Z120 Fauquier County

Marker text: FAUQUIER COUNTY

Area 666 Square Miles

Formed in 1759 from Prince William, and named for Francis Fauquier, Governor of Virginia, 1758-1768. Chief Justice John Marshall was born in this county.

Conservation & Development Commission 1929

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Location: US 50 (eastbound)/US 17 (southbound) at the Clarke and Fauquier county line., Fauquier County, Virginia

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