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Here are some facts about Gate City, Virginia:
- Gate City is the county seat of Scott County, Virginia.
- According to the 2010 census, the population of Gate City was approximately 2,034 people.
- Gate City was originally known as Estillville, after Captain Samuel Estill, who was killed in a battle with Native Americans in 1782.
- Gate City was officially renamed in 1886, after the town's position as the gateway to the mountains of Southwest Virginia.
- The Carter Family Fold, a famous music venue and museum dedicated to Appalachian music, is located in nearby Hiltons, Virginia.
- The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center, which tells the story of the pioneers who settled the region, is located in nearby Duffield, Virginia.
- The Scott County Horse Show, which has been held annually since 1948, is a popular event in the area.