Scott County, Administrative county in southwestern Virginia, United States.
Scott County stretches across 539 square miles of land in Virginia's southwestern region, bordering Tennessee and containing numerous agricultural communities.
The Virginia General Assembly established Scott County on November 24, 1814, combining portions of Washington, Lee, and Russell counties into a new administrative division.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions through regular farmer support programs, economic development meetings, and community workshops focusing on regional practices.
Gate City, the county seat at 156 East Jackson Street, centralizes administrative services and hosts regular public meetings for community development discussions.
The county belongs to the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area, forming part of the Tri-Cities region with neighboring Tennessee communities.
Location: Virginia
Inception: November 24, 1814
Capital city: Gate City
Shares border with: Wise County, Russell County, Washington County, Sullivan County, Hawkins County, Hancock County, Lee County
Website: http://scottcountyva.com
GPS coordinates: 36.72000,-82.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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