Scott County, County in eastern Tennessee, United States
Scott County spans across 1,391 square kilometers of land in the northern region of Tennessee, featuring rolling hills and dense forests.
The Tennessee General Assembly established Scott County in 1849, naming it after General Winfield Scott, a military commander during the Mexican-American War.
The county seat of Huntsville maintains traditional Tennessee mountain heritage through regular community gatherings and local craft demonstrations.
The county provides essential services through its administrative center in Huntsville, including courthouse facilities and government offices for resident needs.
During the Civil War, Scott County attempted to secede from Confederate Tennessee and form an independent territory called the Free and Independent State.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1849
Capital city: Huntsville
Shares border with: McCreary County, Morgan County, Campbell County, Anderson County, Fentress County, Pickett County, Wayne County
Website: http://scottcounty.com
GPS coordinates: 36.43000,-84.51000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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