Atoka in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Rector House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020

1. Rector House Marker

Inscription. Built c. 1801 by the Nichols-Hatcher family, Quakers who operated a mill on nearby Cromwell's Run. The Rector House is named for the Civil War-era owners, Caleb and Mary Ann Hatcher Rector. Here at Rector's Crossroads on June 10, 1863 Major John S. Mosby officially established Company A, 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, known as Mosby's Rangers. It was here on June 23, 1863 that General J.E.B. Stuart set up headquarters and received orders from General Lee concerning the cavalry's route in what would become the Gettysburg Campaign.

Erected by Mosby Heritage Area Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1863.

Location. 38° 58.531′ N, 77° 48.513′ W. Marker is in Atoka, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It can be reached from Atoka Road (Virginia Route 713) just west of John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1461

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Atoka Rd, Marshall VA 20115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rector’s Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); Mosby’s Rangers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welbourne (about 600 feet away); Civil War Cavalry Equipment (approx. 0.8 miles away); In Appreciation of the Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club (approx. 0.8 miles away); Preserving The Battlefield (approx. 0.8 miles away); Attack At Goose Creek Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rokeby Stables (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020

2. Rector House Marker

of all markers in Atoka.

Other markers no longer nearby. Rector House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Attack at Goose Creek Bridge (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

The Rector House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2016

3. The Rector House

Dedication plaque on the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020

4. Dedication plaque on the house

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4. submitted on June 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.