Norton in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Crawford Scott
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
1. Crawford Scott Marker
1816-1893
In commemoration of his loyalty to Abraham Lincoln and of his services as a guide to the Union forces during the Civil War of 1861-1865 while living on this farm
First native of Randolph County to promote the commercial development of coal lands (Marker Number 139720.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.
Location. 38° 56.128′ N, 79° 58.075′ W. Marker is in Norton, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is on Buckhannon Pike (West Virginia Route 151) north of Brick Row Road (County Route 53/1), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 Buckhannon Pike, Norton WV 26285, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barbour County / Randolph County (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jimtown / Phillips Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Thomas Phillips (approx. 2.4 miles away); For God and Country (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fortifications (approx.
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Other markers no longer nearby. General George B. McClellan (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Camp Garnett (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Artillery (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Margaret Scott Phillips, Crawford Scott's older sister, served as a courier and guide for Southern troops during the Civil War.
Photographed by Steven B. Corley, July 15, 2008
2. Crawford Scott Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025
3. Crawford Scott Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2011, by Steven B. Corley of Jane Lew, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on November 4, 2011, by Steven B. Corley of Jane Lew, West Virginia. 3. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
