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

Big Moccasin Gap

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

1. Big Moccasin Gap Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In March, 1775, Daniel Boone made a road through this gap to Boonesboro, Kentucky. It followed the original Indian path and was known as the Wilderness Road. For a long time it was the main route to Kentucky from the east.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1775.

Location. 36° 38.091′ N, 82° 33.306′ 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. Donelson's Indian Line (here, next to this marker); First Court of Scott County (here, next to this marker); McConnell's Birthplace (a few steps from this marker);

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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 (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.

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 March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.