Scary, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
Scary
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555581 |
Scary is a small place in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town.
History of Scary
The area around Scary has an interesting history, especially from the Civil War. On July 17, 1861, a battle happened here. This battle was the first victory for the Confederate side in the Kanawha Valley.
Today, you can find two special plaques in the town. These plaques remember the important battle that took place so long ago.
A post office was opened in Scary in 1886. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1931.
Geography of Scary
Scary is located about 670 feet above sea level. This means it is quite a bit higher than the ocean.
The community sits right where Scary Creek flows into the Kanawha River. This river is a big waterway in West Virginia. Also, U.S. Route 35 passes through Scary. This is an important road that connects different places.
