Lee County / Scott County
Posted by: ggmorton
N 36° 42.640 W 082° 52.521
17S E 332500 N 4064415
A two sided marker on the Lee / Scott county border.
Waymark Code: WM6FV5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2009
Views: 13
Lee County
Area 446 Square Miles
Formed in 1792 from Russell, and named for Henry (light - horse Harry) Lee, Revolutionary soldier and governor of Virginia, 1791-1794. Daniel Boone's son was killed by Indians here.
Conservation and Development Commission 1928
Scott County
Area 543 Square Miles
Formed in 1814 from Lee, Washington, and Russell. Named for General Winfield Scott, later commander of the American army. The natural tunnel is in this county.
Conservation and Development Commission 1928
Marker Number: 97-Z
Marker Title: Lee County / Scott County
Marker Location: roadside
County or Independent City: County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation and Development Commission
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