Donelson's Indian Line

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

1. Donelson's Indian Line Marker

Inscription. John Donelson's Line, surveyed after the treaty of Lochaber with the Indians, 1770, crossed the road here. This line separated Indian territory from land open to settlement. Violations of the line by settlers contributed to Dunmore's War, 1774.

Erected 1932 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number K-16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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 1770.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 38.092′ N, 82° 33.309′ W. Marker was in Gate City, Virginia, in Scott County. It was on Main Street (U.S. 23/58) 0.4 miles north of U.S. 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 was at or near this postal address: 3392 US-23, Gate City VA 24251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Tri-Cities Area

and in Southwest Virginia.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named First Court of Scott County (approx. ¼ mile away); Carter Musical Family (approx.

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0.4 miles away); John P. McConnell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moccasin Gap (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Court of Scott County (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Donelson's Indian Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prospect Public School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blackmore’s Fort (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gate City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Big Moccasin Gap (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); First Court of Scott County (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); McConnell's Birthplace (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Replacement Marker Located Nearby also titled "Donelson's Indian Line".

Several Markers at the Gate City Pull-off image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

2. Several Markers at the Gate City Pull-off

In this view are Big Moccasin Gap, Donelson's Indian Line, and the Carter Musical Family.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,891 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.