Walter Edward Perry Scott (September 20, 1872 – January 5, 1954), also known as Death Valley Scotty, was a prospector, performer, and con man who was made famous by his many scams involving gold mining and the iconic mansion in Death Valley, known as Scotty's Castle. See more Scott was born in Cynthiana in Harrison County in northern Kentucky, to George E. Scott (or George A. Scott according to his IGI record) and wife, the former Anna Calhoun (or Elizabeth Perry according to his IGI record). He … See more Scott's wife and child, Walter Perry Scott, who was born in 1914, remained separated from Scott for the most part. The Johnsons were charitable, and made several efforts to financially assist Jack and Scott's son, who were not receiving any money from … See more • Death Valley Scotty (Desert USA) • Death Valley Scotty • Scotty's Castle • Scotty's Castle Historical Report, Scotty's Castle Archive, NPS: DEVA. See more In 1915, Scott moved to Twentynine Palms, California, where he lived quietly until Johnson decided to visit him. Johnson eventually … See more Scott is the subject of the 1955 episode, "Death Valley Scotty," on the syndicated television anthology series Death Valley Days, … See more • Childress, David Hatcher. "Death Valley Scotty and the Mummies' Gold" World Explorer Magazine. Vol.5 No.4. 2009, pp. 20–31. See more • Photographs and newspaper editorial cartoons of Scott • "Walter Scott Comes Back," Los Angeles Express, August 4, 1905 See more

Death Valley Scotty - National Park Service

WebOriginally named Death Valley Ranch, Scotty's Castle was built by Chicago millionaire Albert Johnson. Scotty's Castle Death Valley may seem an unlikely place for a castle, but it has one: Scotty's Castle, a $2 million, 25-room fairytale palace nestled at the foot of the Grapevine Mountains. WebMar 20, 2024 · Hottest, Driest and Lowest National Park In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for … greater works for greater heights

Scott, Walter E. 1872-1954 [WorldCat Identities]

WebOne of the most colorful, intriguing, and notorious men of 19th and 20th century America is a man named Walter Edward Perry Scott, who became known as Death Valley Scotty. At … WebOne of the most colorful, intriguing, and notorious men of 19th and 20th century America is a man named Walter Edward Perry Scott, who became known as Death Valley Scotty. At the age of 11, he left home to ranch with his two brothers in Nevada until he joined Buffalo Bill Cody 19s Wild West Show as a performer. WebAfter finishing school in Oberlin, Johnson entered Cornell University in 1892 and earned a degree in civil engineering. While there he met and became engaged to Bessie Morris Penniman, who had transferred from Stanford. … flip cover galaxy note