The Fauquier Heritage Society for Local History and Genealogy, Inc. was formed in 1993 for the purpose of creating an archival library to house genealogical and historical materials on the history of Fauquier County. A suitable library facility was made available by a benefactor in the village of Marshall and the Fauquier Heritage Society Library and Archives was dedicated on 14 May 1993. The extensive donated works of John K. Gott, including his research files, books and manuscript papers constitute the nucleus of the library’s collection. Mr. Gott is a nationally recognized local historian and author of books on the history of Fauquier County and the people who settled it. At a young age he became an avid student of its rich history and has devoted over 50 years of his life to collecting documents, artifacts, photographs, letters and genealogical materials.

It is the expectation that these invaluable collections will serve as a centerpiece for an ever-expanding archives of Fauquier County history and genealogy. In the five years of its existence the library has received many donations of research materials and artifacts from persons who wish to share their information with other descendants and researchers. Anyone who has such information on the history of the county, its people or places, is encouraged to donate these materials to the library as a permanent repository for their safekeeping.