Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Robert Thomas Scott

1800-1863

Photographed by Tim Carr, September 6, 2009

1. Robert Thomas Scott Marker

Inscription. Planter, tavern operator, newspaper editor, legislator, and land developer, he sought in vain to have the Jackson County seat moved from Bellefont to the settlement that bore his name. After his death in 1863, his widow reached an agreement in 1868 with the county government whereby the site for the courthouse and jail was deeded to Jackson County on condition that Scottsboro become the county seat.

Incorporated by the state legislature on January 20, 1870, the town became an important commercial center and shipping point on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

Erected 1989 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 34° 40.35′ N, 86° 2.04′ W. Marker is in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It can be reached from E Laurel Street. Located on the Jackson County Courthouse grounds on the East Laurel Street side. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scottsboro AL 35768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

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

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Gen. Andrew Jackson (here, next to this marker); Jackson County Courthouse And The Scottsboro Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Civil War Encampment in Scottsboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Scottsboro Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); College Hill Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert E. Jones, Jr. / Jones House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cedar Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert Thomas Scott, Sr. / Robert Thomas Scott, Sr. (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Baptist Church (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Jackson County Courthouse and Robert Thomas Scott Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, September 6, 2009

2. Jackson County Courthouse and Robert Thomas Scott Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,702 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.