April 11, 1827

Andrew Scott was appointed as the circuit court judge of the First District. He moved to lands formerly owned by Native Americans and established the town of Scotia. Scott was one of the first Supreme Court judges of Arkansas Territory by virtue of appointment by President James Monroe, and Scott County bears his name.

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