Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Caught in the Crossfire
After the first day of the battle, Rebel soldiers occupied most of Gettysburg, including the Rupp tannery and the home's backyard. Union sharpshooters fired at the enemy from the front porch. John Rupp and his family were literally caught between two armies.
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The Confederate Army set up barricades in the streets. Citizens found it very difficult and dangerous to move through their town.
Caroline Rupp gathered up what provisions she could. Leaving her husband to protect their property, she took the couple's six children to relative safety in her father-in-law's house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.479′ N, 77° 13.87′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on top of the railing of the porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The John Rupp House and Tannery Site (here, next to this marker); The Civil War Comes to Gettysburg (here, next to this marker); John Rupp (a few steps
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
