Fauquier Virginia Map

About Fauquier, Virginia

Fauquier is a locality in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Fauquier is located at 38.7209°N, 77.7910°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20187.

Fauquier unfolds across the Piedmont, a landscape sculpted by time and the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 11.9 miles west-southwest of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.7 miles southwest of New Baltimore. Gentle slopes, cloaked in a patchwork of mature hardwoods and vibrant pastures, descend into fertile valleys where the Rappahannock and Occoquan rivers trace their sinuous paths. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume of turned soil and blooming honeysuckle, a scent that seems to linger and settle like the lengthening shadows. Stone walls, weathered to a soft mossy gray, delineate fields where thoroughbreds might graze, their coats catching the golden light, a testament to the enduring equestrian spirit that defines much of this county. The scattered farmhouses, often with broad porches and chimneys that have seen generations of fires, stand as quiet sentinels against the horizon. The history of Fauquier is deeply entwined with the colonial and Civil War eras, a narrative etched into its very soil and whispered in the rustling leaves of ancient oaks. Once a hub for tobacco cultivation, its economy has gracefully transitioned, embracing a burgeoning wine industry and serving as a desirable bedroom community for Northern Virginia, yet retaining an undeniable pastoral character. This evolution has fostered a unique blend of tradition and modernity, where the courteous, unhurried pace of rural life coexists with the quiet hum of progress. Landmarks like the Old Stone Church, standing stoic and unadorned, offer a palpable connection to centuries past, a reminder of the enduring spirit of those who first settled and shaped Fauquier.

About This Fauquier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fauquier, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.720879, -77.790978. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fauquier and Fauquier County.

Detailed location data for Fauquier includes the ZIP code (20186), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fauquier County (Warrenton), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fauquier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.