Scott Family Farm, located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, traces its roots back to 1731 with the birth of Joseph Scott, a Scotch-Irish immigrant and early American patriot. Joseph played a vital role in shaping the region’s history—first fighting with the British during the French and Indian War, then against them as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War.
In 1786, Joseph and his wife Jane were granted 400 acres of land along what is now Montour Run Road, under the Virginia Land Grant system. Their farm once spanned areas historically occupied by companies such as FedEx, Wade Heating & Cooling, GlaxoSmithKline, and Robinson Town Center. Joseph was not only a farmer but also served as Justice of the Peace and local tax collector. During the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s, he famously refused to collect taxes from local distillers, resulting in his arrest by Alexander Hamilton. He was marched to Philadelphia for trial and later pardoned by President George Washington.
For many years, the farm operated as a successful dairy, supported by the Montour Railroad, which ran directly through the property. A stop known as Scott Station was established, facilitating the shipment of milk and agricultural equipment, including Case machinery, which the family also sold.
The Scott surname continued through the female line when Margaret McCandless, a descendant of the early settlers, married Charles Scott, grandson of Joseph Scott. A portion of the current farm in Oakdale was originally called “HawThicket”, a name given by Thomas Hannah, a Revolutionary War veteran who purchased the land in 1794. At the time, naming one's "plantation", as farms were then called, was customary. A “haw” refers to a native shrub bearing dark-blue fruit. Adjacent to “HawThicket” is "Scratchwell”, an original land patent granted by the Commonwealth. This tract was settled by Alexander McCandless and his wife, Jenny, who emigrated from Scotland via Ireland in 1771. Both sides of the family—Scott and McCandless—were foundational to the settlement of the Moon Township, Robinson and North Fayette area.
In June 2016, Scott Family Farm was officially recognized as a Bicentennial Farm by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, marking over 200 years of continuous family ownership and agricultural contribution. It is the only remaining farm in Allegheny County to receive this distinction.
There are many businesses operating on the farm that are run independently, but together as part of our shared family property. This page represents our direct-to-consumer corn products—including sweet corn, popcorn, kettle corn, and a variety of flavored popcorn—as well as our seasonal fall offerings such as pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, corn stalks, hay bales, and decorative Indian corn.
As our farm continues to evolve, we remain committed to learning from and growing alongside our community—listening to our neighbors, responding to what people enjoy most, and offering the kinds of fresh, seasonal products they hope to find at their local farm. 🌽🎃🍿
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