Norton in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Crawford Scott

Photographed By Steven B. Corley, July 15, 2008

1. Crawford Scott Marker

Historical Marker for Crawford Scott.

Inscription. "Crawford Scott 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° 56.149′ N, 79° 58.049′ W. Marker is in Norton, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is on Buckhannon Pike (old U.S. 33) (West Virginia Route 151). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norton WV 26285, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 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); Fortifications (approx. 4.6 miles away); General George B. McClellan (approx. 4.6 miles away); Camp Garnett (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Garnett (approx. 4.6 miles away); Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike (approx. 4.6 miles away); Artillery (approx. 4.6 miles away).

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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.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2011, by Steven B. Corley of Jane Lew, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 37 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 4, 2011, by Steven B. Corley of Jane Lew, West Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.