Atoka in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rector House
Mosby Heritage Area
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 This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.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. Marker 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.
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 (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 This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.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. Mosby Heritage Area Association. The association currently owns the Caleb Rector House, which serves as it's headquarters. (Submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Mosby's Rangers. (Submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,322 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.