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It was here, at Scott County’s first courthouse, built in 1851, that future U.S. President Andrew Johnson delivered a speech against secession on June 4, 1861. It was also here that Scott County Court voted later that summer to secede from Tennessee and form the Free & Independent State of Scott.
In December, 1849, Scott County was established by an act of the state legislature. The new county was named for Gen. Winfield Scott, a hero of the War of 1812. Three areas were nominated for the county seat — farms in Buffalo, Paint Rock and what is now Huntsville.
The State of Scott was a Southern Unionist movement in Scott County, Tennessee, in which the county declared itself a "Free and Independent State" following Tennessee 's decision to secede from the United States and align the state with the Confederacy on the eve of the American Civil War in 1861.
May 25, 2021 · Scott County was named for Gen. Winfield Scott, “Old Fuss and Feathers,” a hero of the Mexican-American War. Did you know that Scott County was once part of Sumner County? We’re all familiar with the story of Scott County’s forming in 1849, when this county was carved out of parts of Fentress, Campbell, Anderson and Morgan counties.
Mar 27, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Minnesota lies Scott County, a region steeped in history and brimming with tales of resilience, innovation, and community spirit. From the earliest settlers who forged...
Scott County was formed by an act of the General Assembly on November 24, 1814, from parts of Washington, Lee, and Russell Counties, and was named for General Winfield Scott. Its area in 1830 was 24 square miles. In 1856, part of Scott County was taken to form part of Wise County.
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Jul 30, 2023 · By the time Scott County had been formed from parts of Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Fentress counties by act of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1849, abolition of slavery had already become a major topic in the United States.
