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

First Court of Scott County

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 13, 2019

1. First Court of Scott County Marker

Inscription. Scott County, named for Gen. Winfield Scott, was formed in 1814 from portions of Lee, Russell, and Washington Counties. The first court met on 14 Feb. 1815 at the house of Benjamin T. Hollins, about half a mile southeast of here. Hollins's house also served as one of the county's two polling places during its first election, held in April. A monument erected in 1915 marks the site. At an early meeting of the court, the county established a new seat now known as Gate City. The brick courthouse there, built by James Toncray, opened in 1829.

Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KA-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. 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, 1815.

Location. 36° 38.271′ N, 82° 33.721′ W. Marker is in Gate City, Virginia, in Scott County. It 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

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as you approach Gate City. This is fourth-from-the-west of five markers at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3808 US-23, Gate City VA 24251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-Cities Area

and in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Donelson's Indian Line (here, next to this marker); Moccasin Gap (here, next to this marker); Prospect Public School (a few steps from this marker); John P. McConnell (a few steps from this marker); Carter Musical Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackmore’s Fort (approx.

Scott County Court Marker<br>(<i>US Hwy 23 on left; 4th from west of 5 markers at this location</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 13, 2019

2. Scott County Court Marker
(US Hwy 23 on left; 4th from west of 5 markers at this location)

0.4 miles away); Gate City (approx. 0.4 miles away); Faris (Ferris) Station (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gate City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Donelson's Indian Line (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Big Moccasin Gap (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named First Court of Scott County (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); McConnell's Birthplace (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker Located Nearby also titled "First Court of Scott County".

Scott County Courthouse, Gate City, Virginia image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 13, 2019

3. Scott County Courthouse, Gate City, Virginia

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.