1812
Prisoner Taken By Native Americans
Rebecca Sharpe was taken prisoner by the Native Americans. Her capture caused every remaining man -- not in the war -- to head to the blockhouse; they left crops and cabins behind.
Tags & Categories
Township: Harrison
Municipality:
Topics: Native Americans, Conflicts
APA Citation
Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Prisoner Taken By Native Americans. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/rebecca-sharpe-is-taken-prisoner-by-the-native-americans-her-capture-caused-every-remaining-man-not-in-the-war-to-head-to-the-blockhouse-left-crops-and-cabins-behind/
MLA Citation
Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Prisoner Taken By Native Americans. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/rebecca-sharpe-is-taken-prisoner-by-the-native-americans-her-capture-caused-every-remaining-man-not-in-the-war-to-head-to-the-blockhouse-left-crops-and-cabins-behind/