
FYI
• Hiltons, Va. is the home of the Carter Family Fold and Museum. Established in 1979, the Carter Fold is open every weekend.
Scott County's communities are full of history, excitement, and small town charm. Visit...
Clinchport, next door to the Clinch River and Natural Tunnel State Park...
Duffield, home to the Fannon Railroad Museum, several stops along the historic Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail, and all the supplies you need to stock up for your next adventure...
Dungannon, gateway to the world-reknowned Clinch River, hiking opportunities galore on High Knob, and frequent shows and festivals at the Scott County Horse Park...
Fort Blackmore, a town built around the westernmost of a string of Clinch River forts in settlement times. Today, visitors enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, and farm fresh produce...
Gate City, the county seat and home to several vintage and antique stores, department stores, hardware stores, supermarkets, restaurants, a park with little league baseball facilities, schools, and quick access to a major metropolitan area in neighboring Kingsport...
Hiltons, home to the world-reknowned Carter Family Fold...
Mendota, site of a historical Indian raid in 1794 and today considered the Hawk Capitol of the World...
Nickelsville, featuring friendly citizens, home-town charm, and three unique historical landmarks...
Rye Cove, a premier example of karst terrain next door to Natural Tunnel State Park...
Weber City, located in a historical gap and now home to many modern conveniences.

Support local farmers while enjoying your Saturday morning at Gate City Farmers Market!
Shop for fresh, locally grown produce in a terrific small town atmosphere!
Weber City is located in a historic gap that is now home to many modern conveniences.
Originally incorporated in 1894, Clinchport grew as a port for loggers who dodged river rocks while rolling timber downstream.
Duffield is a great staging ground for your Scott County adventure. This quaint, southwest Virginia town has all of the essentials you need to stock up on before heading out to explore our unique history and beauty.
Rye Cove is one of the best karst areas (ideal for cave formation)in Virginia, which makes it a popular destination for spellunkers. It was also a stopping point on Daniel Boone's Wilderness Trail.
Thousands of people make a pilgrimage to Hiltons every year to visit the world-famous Carter Family Fold.
Mendota has a historic past and is also a gateway to the Clinch Mountain's best views of hawk migration.
If you're interested in hiking, canoeing, or farm fresh produce, then Fort Blackmore is the place to be.
At 2,000 feet, Nickelsville is the town with the highest elevation in the county. Featuring friendly citizens, home-town charm, and three unique historical landmarks, it is well worth a visit.
Dungannon is the gateway to the world-reknowned Clinch River, the hiking and scenery of High Knob, the county's horse park, an archaeological site, and much more.
The Town of Gate City lies in the mountain of Southwest virginia, an area rich in both pioneer and Native American history.


Scott County is home to a variety of great events for the whole family. Here are some events that are happening in the near future. Read More
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