Gate City in Scott County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

First Court of Scott County

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

1. First Court of Scott County Marker

Inscription. The monument in the field to the west marks the site of Benjamin T. Hollins's home, in which was held the first court of this county, February 14, 1815.

Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number KA-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1775.

Location. 36° 38.088′ N, 82° 33.303′ W. Marker is in Gate City, Virginia, in Scott County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 23/58), on the right when traveling west. Located at a pull off at the entrance to Gate City. One of five markers in this cluster. 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. McConnell's Birthplace (here, next to this marker); Big Moccasin Gap (here, next to this marker); Donelson's Indian Line (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Court of Scott County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carter Musical Family (approx. 0.4 miles away); John P. McConnell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moccasin Gap

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Court of Scott County (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.

Five Markers at the Entrance to Gate City image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

2. Five Markers at the Entrance to Gate City

Monument to the First Court image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

3. Monument to the First Court

See nearby markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.