Cache is not at the given location. As of July 20. 2025, final was moved to a safer location.
The Battle of Scary Creek was a minor battle in the early days of the Civil War. The western part of Virginia (destined to become the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863 in the middle of the Civil War) was a land of divided loyalties before, during, and after the War. Learn more about this Battle as you find the coordinates to the final location.
The Battle had great significance and importance. Of note, George S. Patton, a lawyer from Richmond, moved to Charleston and formed the Kanawha Riflemen who fought for the Confederacy at Scary Creek. Patton was wounded at this battle and was later killed in battle in 1864. Yes, this George S. Patton was the grandfather of the WWII General George S. Patton. Although the Confederates were victorious at this and subsequent minor battles in the Kanawha Valley, they were eventually routed as the Union saw this state’s importance in the resources, rivers and travel routes.
At the given coordinates is a State Historical Marker with a little information about the Battle of Scary. Also, you have a good view of Scary Creek.
Under the sign title, there are how many lines of type? (look close!) = A
What is the third digit of the year this battle was fought = B
At the Stage 2 you will find two places to check for information. There is a Brass Plaque on the Stone Memorial erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Once again, look at the date of this battle, add the first digit of the year to the last digit of the year = F
A few feet away is the Rivers To Ridges Informational Marker with much more information about the Battle.
On the chart at the bottom of the marker:
Number of Union Troops Captured = C
Under the heading The Battle Opens, find the time listed. Choose one of the digits. = D
Under the heading of C.S. Army, Gen. Jenkins’ Border Rangers were in which number Virginia Calvary = E
Location of Final Cache: N 38° 25.ABC W 081° 51.DEF