Founded As A Tobacco Inspection Station - Scottsville, Va

Originally called Scott’s Landing, Scottsville was founded on approximately 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town became a major trading hub, featuring a ferry and a tobacco inspection station located on a horseshoe bend of the James River.

The long, flat-bottomed batteaux were invented here to transport tobacco down the river. Both enslaved and free men navigated these vessels, carrying tobacco from Virginia's Piedmont region to markets in Richmond. The Scottsville Museum highlights the town's rich history, including its connection to the river and canal system and its significance during the Civil War.

Scottsville was also the home of the Hatton Ferry, the last hand-poled ferry in America. Unfortunately, as of February, 2025 the ferry is no longer in operation.

This is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

This is a restored wood packet boat located in Canal Basin Square. Packet boats were narrow boats that could navigate canals and would carry passengers much more comfortably, faster and safer than stagecoach, and some would have sleeping berths for overnight travel.

Victory Hall was completed in 1920 and was a showplace for legitimate theater, vaudeville and other live performances. Today, the restored theater hosts movies live music and other entertainment.

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Stories from Scottsville: Tales of a Small Virginia Town

By Klippstein, Ruth W.

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Scottsville, Viginia offers a charming and relaxing escape into the heart of small-town life, surrounded by natural beauty, history, and southern hospitality.

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The historic downtown area features quaint shops, antique stores, and local eateries housed in 18th- and 19th-century architecture.

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The James River Brewery is located in a former 19th century tobacco warehouse.

An abandoned church outside town.

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The Grace Episcopal Church located outside Scottsville in Bremo Bluff was completed in 1926.

This is a former slave chapel in nearby Bream Bluff. It is the only known surviving slave chapel in Virginia. It used to stand on the Bream Plantation, and was possibly designed by John Hartwell Cocke who was an opponent of slavery. He kept slaves but believed they should be prepared for freedom and he illegally taught his slaves to read and provided them with religious instructions in this chapel. It is now the parish house for Grace Episcopal Church.

What you should know:

• There are walking and hiking trails in nearby James River State Park.

• Public restrooms are available.

• There are picnic areas.

• You could spend couple of hours here.

• There are a few food options.

• On the street parking is available.

For more information: Scottsville, Va

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