Rector House

Mosby Heritage Area

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

1. Rector House Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 58.536′ N, 77° 48.532′ W. Marker was in Atoka, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It was at the intersection of Atoka Road and John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north on Atoka Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Marshall VA 20115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Rector House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rector’s Crossroads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mosby’s Rangers (about 700 feet away); Welbourne (about 700 feet away); Civil War Cavalry Equipment

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(approx. ¾ mile 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atoka.

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 This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

Also see . . .
1. The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. Formerly the "Mosby Heritage Area". (Submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Stuart Mosby Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on December 27, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Rector House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

2. Rector House

Rector's Crossroads Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 29, 2007

3. Rector's Crossroads Today

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,647 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.