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.
Rector House. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • 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. Marker 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 Atoka Rd, Marshall VA 20115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020
2. Rector House Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 21, 2016
3. The Rector House
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 464 times since then and 55 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.
