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Scofield

Scofield is a surname of English origin and a placename used in the United States. It may refer to people who bear the surname as well as to geographic locations. Notable individuals with the surname include Cyrus Ingerson Scofield (1843–1921), an American theologian who edited the Scofield Reference Bible, a widely distributed study edition that popularized a particular form of dispensationalist theology. John Scofield (born 1951) is an American jazz guitarist and composer known for his work across modern jazz and fusion. The name also appears in other fields through various people who have made contributions in science, politics, and the arts.

Geographic usage includes Scofield, Utah, a historic mining community in Carbon County. Founded during the late

19th
century
mining
boom,
it
grew
with
the
local
ore
operations
and
declined
as
mining
waned
in
the
20th
century.
The
area
is
associated
with
the
mining
history
of
the
region
and
remains
a
point
of
reference
for
local
heritage.