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History
Once the site of a Virginia Spa resort in the early 1800's, Fauquier Springs Country Club has had a long and colorful place in Virginia history.
The land was originally granted to Colonel Edward Barrow in 1717, by The Right Honorable Katherine Lady Fairfax, as 300 acres "upon both sides of a run called North Run and a field where the Indian Towne formerly stood." Later Captain Hancock Lee built a lodge near the Spring and subsequently, his son and a business partner bought additional land totaling 3000 acres.
In the mid 1830's, with its long history of acclaim for the waters, two large hotels and a number of cottages were built to accommodate nearly a thousand guests. The spa was solace to many renowned guests, including Presidents Madison and Monroe who owned cottages, in addition to Chief Justice John Marshall, President Martin Van Buren, and Mrs. Henry Clay who all visited The Springs.
In 1849, the Virginia Legislature moved "bag and baggage" to The Springs during the cholera epidemic in Richmond. Famous Confederate cavalrymen, such as Turner Ashby and Colonel John S. Mosby, as well as Justice Taney of Maryland were often at The Springs that summer. The Springs was in full tide of prosperity, noted at home and abroad. It was famous as one of the most elegant and popular watering resorts in the south, drawing guests from all over the country, but especially from Virginia, Washington and Maryland.
In 1862, at the onset of the Civil War, The Springs was the scene of a fierce battle for possession of the bridge which spans the Rappahannock River less than a quarter mile away. During the battle, the two hotels and many of the cottages were burned to the ground. To this day, it has never been settled as to whether the Confederate or Union forces were responsible for the destruction.
After the war, The Springs became popular once again as a resort, but its old magnificence and glory were never fully restored. Purchased in 1934 by Walter P. Chrysler, a great deal of restoration was undertaken. The Warrenton House and an old tavern were beautifully restored. The Old Stable was rebuilt to accommodate dances, Hunt breakfasts, and other entertainments. As many as ten other buildings were restored, in part, to their former beauty.
In 1953, the property was sold to William Doeller, and it was at that time The Springs began to take on the look of a golf and country club. A golf course and swimming pool were added, and the Warrenton House restaurant was re-opened. Later a pro shop and clubhouse were added.
The Club was later sold to Brooke Vickey, who subsequently sold it to the Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation in the 1970's.
The land was originally granted to Colonel Edward Barrow in 1717, by The Right Honorable Katherine Lady Fairfax, as 300 acres "upon both sides of a run called North Run and a field where the Indian Towne formerly stood." Later Captain Hancock Lee built a lodge near the Spring and subsequently, his son and a business partner bought additional land totaling 3000 acres.
In the mid 1830's, with its long history of acclaim for the waters, two large hotels and a number of cottages were built to accommodate nearly a thousand guests. The spa was solace to many renowned guests, including Presidents Madison and Monroe who owned cottages, in addition to Chief Justice John Marshall, President Martin Van Buren, and Mrs. Henry Clay who all visited The Springs.
In 1849, the Virginia Legislature moved "bag and baggage" to The Springs during the cholera epidemic in Richmond. Famous Confederate cavalrymen, such as Turner Ashby and Colonel John S. Mosby, as well as Justice Taney of Maryland were often at The Springs that summer. The Springs was in full tide of prosperity, noted at home and abroad. It was famous as one of the most elegant and popular watering resorts in the south, drawing guests from all over the country, but especially from Virginia, Washington and Maryland.
In 1862, at the onset of the Civil War, The Springs was the scene of a fierce battle for possession of the bridge which spans the Rappahannock River less than a quarter mile away. During the battle, the two hotels and many of the cottages were burned to the ground. To this day, it has never been settled as to whether the Confederate or Union forces were responsible for the destruction.
After the war, The Springs became popular once again as a resort, but its old magnificence and glory were never fully restored. Purchased in 1934 by Walter P. Chrysler, a great deal of restoration was undertaken. The Warrenton House and an old tavern were beautifully restored. The Old Stable was rebuilt to accommodate dances, Hunt breakfasts, and other entertainments. As many as ten other buildings were restored, in part, to their former beauty.
In 1953, the property was sold to William Doeller, and it was at that time The Springs began to take on the look of a golf and country club. A golf course and swimming pool were added, and the Warrenton House restaurant was re-opened. Later a pro shop and clubhouse were added.
The Club was later sold to Brooke Vickey, who subsequently sold it to the Sulphur Springs Investment Corporation in the 1970's.
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