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. Click to hear the 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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1815.

Location. 36° 38.272′ N, 82° 33.728′ 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

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. Marker is located in a small wayside park on the north side of the highway as you approach Gate City. This is fourth-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. Donelson's Indian Line (here, next to this marker); Moccasin Gap (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. 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); Big Moccasin Gap (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.

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)

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 July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.