Gate City in Scott County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Court of Scott County
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
1. First Court of Scott County Marker
Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number KA-15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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, 1775.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 38.088′ N, 82° 33.303′ W. Marker was in Gate City, Virginia, in Scott County. It was 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 was at or near this postal address: 3392 US-23, Weber City VA 24290, 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. 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. McConnell's Birthplace (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Big Moccasin Gap (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Donelson's Indian Line (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 "First Court of Scott County".
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
2. Five Markers at the Entrance to Gate City
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 5, 2010
3. Monument to the First Court
See nearby markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
