Scott County

Scott County is an administrative region in Southeast Missouri that stretches along the western side of the Mississippi River and is governed from Benton. The area contains a mix of farmland and smaller towns distributed throughout the county.

The county was established in 1821 and named after John Scott, Missouri's first federal representative in Congress. This founding was part of the early settlement and administrative organization of the newly formed state.

The Scott County Central High School basketball program stands at the heart of local sports pride and community identity. Games and team achievements shape conversations and bring people together across the county throughout the year.

When visiting, it helps to know Benton as the central reference point from which to reach different parts of the region. Healthcare facilities like Missouri Delta Medical Center are widely distributed and easy to access if you need medical services.

The area is home to Crowley's Ridge, a geological formation representing one of North America's oldest drainage systems formed over millions of years. This landform gives the region a distinctive natural character that becomes apparent when you travel through it.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1821

Capital city: Benton

Shares border with: Alexander County, New Madrid County, Mississippi County, Stoddard County, Cape Girardeau County

Website: https://scottcountymo.com

GPS coordinates: 37.05000,-89.57000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21