Battle of Scary Creek 1861
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 July 1861 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1861 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.4333, -81.8533 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Scary Creek was a minor battle fought on July 17, 1861, during the American Civil War in Scary across the Kanawha River from present day Nitro in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was the first Confederate victory in Kanawha Valley.
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