Battle of Scary Creek
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The Battle of Scary Creek was a minor battle fought during the American Civil War across the Kanawha River from present day Nitro in Putnam County, West Virginia on July 17, 1861. It was the first Confederate victory in Kanawha Valley.[1]
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Battle of Scary Creek | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
Plaque commemorating the Battle of Scary Creek | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States of America (Union) | Confederate States of America | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jacob Dolson Cox John W. Lowe |
Henry A. Wise George S. Patton, Sr (WIA) Albert G. Jenkins | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,000+ (est.) | 800 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
14 killed, 30 wounded, 7 captured | 4 killed, 6 wounded |
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