Cynthiana in Harrison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Death Valley Scotty

By Matt Carter, September 11, 2010

1. Death Valley Scotty Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Native of Cynthiana. Walter E. Scott (Death Valley Scotty), gold prospector, whose fabulous tales of Death Valley, Calif., lost gold mines fooled investors. Stories supported by $3,000,000 castle in desert provided by millionaire of Chicago, who "got it all back in laughs." Old miner was found out in 1941 but had become a legend. Died in 1954, at age 81.

Erected 1967. (Marker Number 1069.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts or Castles • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 22.45′ N, 84° 18.9′ W. Marker is in Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County. Marker is on Paris Pike (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cynthiana KY 41031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1st Battle of Cynthiana / 2nd Battle of Cynthiana (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Renowned Piscator (approx. 1.2 miles away); Destroyers-USS Cassin

By Matt Carter, September 11, 2010

2. Death Valley Scotty Marker

(approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Log Court House (approx. 1.4 miles away); County Named, 1793 (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Old Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ruddle's Station (approx. 2½ miles away); Bourbon Whiskey / Jacob Spears (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cynthiana.

Also see . . . Death Valley Scotty - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. California

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on September 23, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. Photos: 1. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. 2. submitted on September 23, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.