Gate City in Scott County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Moccasin Gap
Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 36° 38.27′ N, 82° 33.721′ W. Marker is in Gate City, Virginia, in Scott County. Marker is on U.S. 23/58, 0.3 miles east of Kane Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in a small wayside park on the north side of the highway as you approach Gate City. This is third-from-the-west of five markers at this location. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gate City VA 24251, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John P. McConnell (here, next to this marker); First Court of Scott County (a few steps from this marker); Prospect Public School (a few steps from this marker); Donelson's Indian Line (a few steps from this marker); Carter Musical Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackmore’s Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gate City (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Donelson's Indian Line (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gate City.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Daniel Boone Trail, Gate City, Virginia
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