Julian A. Scott (February 14, 1846 – July 4, 1901), was born in Johnson, Vermont, and served as a Union Army drummer during the American Civil War, where he received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Lee's Mills.

During the American Civil War, Julian's elder brother, Lucian, served with the 4th Regiment of the U.S.

Scott received his early education at the Lamoille Academy, known today as Johnson State College where the main gallery is named in his memory.

During the Civil War, Scott enlisted in the 3rd Vermont Infantry on June 1, 1861, at the age of 15 as a fifer and, in February 1865, received the Medal of Honor for rescuing wounded soldiers while under enemy fire during the Battle at Lee's Mills, Virginia.

Scott traveled west as part of a census party, painting Native Americans in New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.