Warrenton in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
22 Waterloo
c. 1799
1799
This lot was part of the tract Richard Henry Lee, president of the Continental Congress, owned at the then called Fauquier Court House. In 1799 a 3/4 acre lot, including 68' on Main Street was sold to Peter Glascock.
1817
James Caldwell established the Palladium of Liberty, the first newspaper published in Fauquier County. His print shop was located on this corner.
1833
James Caldwell sold his property to Henry V. Pope and by 1833 it became the Farmers' Hotel. The hotel was destroyed in the great fire of 1909.
1860
Albert Singleton became the proprietor of the Farmers' Hotel in October 1860 and advertised in the Warrenton Flag of '98 he had "comfortable bedsd, a bountifully supplied table and Stable under the management of an experienced and trusty ostler. No bar for the scale of ardent spirits will be kept in the hotel". Board per week was three dollars while dinner and a gallon of oats for a horse was 50 centes.
1908
The Warrenton Library Association rents a room in the Farmers' Hotel for $5 a month. Membership is by subscription for $2 a year. One book at a time could be borrowed.
1909
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1921
Warrenton Supply Co. built a small service station on the lot at the corner of Waterloo and 7th Street where the Farmers' Hotel used to be.
1927
The Warrenton Supply Filling Station advertised Standard gas at 26 cents and Esso at 28 centes per gallon.
1972
After 42 years as the Standard Oil station at Waterloo and Ashby, it becomes a Texaco Station.
1986
The Warrenton Supply complex is purchased by Bill and Faye Richardson who renovate the building and subdivide it into office space.
2009
The Red Truck Bakery opens in old Texaco Station.
Erected by Red Truck Bakery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1860.
Location. 38° 42.823′ N, 77° 47.782′ W. Marker is in Warrenton, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It is on Waterloo Street west of Ashby
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 walking distance of this marker: Mill Stones (a few steps from this marker); The Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); A Multipurpose Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Hangings (within shouting distance of this marker); "In Honor and Remembrance" (within shouting distance of this marker); John Singleton Mosby (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette’s Stepping Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Concrete Bench (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Executions in the Yard (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Warrenton (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
