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'''Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania''', is a small [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] village located in [[Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania|Upper Makefield Township]], [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania|Bucks County]], [[Pennsylvania]], with a [[zip code]] of 18977. Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for [[Washington's crossing of the Delaware]] River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. It is also the location of the headquarters of [[Washington Crossing Historic Park]]. It is directly across the river from [[Washington Crossing, New Jersey|Washington Crossing]], [[New Jersey]], to which it is connected by the [[Washington Crossing Bridge]]. One aspect of Washington Crossing that is special to this town is that every Christmas Day the town performs a re-enactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware River. The town of Washington Crossing has an array of shops including a pizza restaurant, a bank and a jewelry store. As part of [[Washington's Crossing]], the community was named a US [[National Historic Landmark]] in 1961.<ref name="nrhpinv2">{{Cite book|title=National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings: Washington Crossing State Parks|url={{NHLS url|id=66000650}} |format=pdf|date=August 1, 1960 |author=C. E. Shedd, Jr. |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NHLS url|id=66000650|title=''Accompanying two photos, from 1960 and undated''|photos=y}}&nbsp;{{small|(32&nbsp;KB)}}</ref>
'''Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania''' is an [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated]] village located in [[Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania]], United States. Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for being the western launch point for [[George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River]] on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]].

The headquarters of [[Washington Crossing Historic Park]] is also located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. The village is connected by [[Washington Crossing Bridge]] with [[Washington Crossing, New Jersey]], which is located on the eastern side of the [[Delaware River]].

==Geography==
The [[Pennsylvania Canal (Delaware Division)|Delaware Canal]], a {{convert|60|mile|km|adj=on}} long towpath from Easton to Bristol, runs through Washington Crossing Historic Park.

==Special events==
The town also participates in special events, such as a reenactment of Washington's nighttime crossing each year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cross With Us |date=November 11, 2014 |url=https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/cross-with-us/ |publisher=Washington Crossing Historic Park}}</ref> Its [[ZIP Code]] is 18977.


== Points of interest ==
== Points of interest ==
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==Gallery==
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File:Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania (8484555372).jpg
File:Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania (8483455461).jpg|Washington Crossing Inn
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File:Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania (8483453863).jpg|Mahlon K. Taylor house
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File:Washington Crossing Bridge, Washington Crossing, PA.jpg|[[Washington Crossing Bridge]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.rhombicsystems.com/crossing/crossing.html Pictures of Washington Crossing ..courtesy Rhombic Systems Inc]


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Latest revision as of 04:08, 12 November 2023

This article is about the community in Bucks County. For other uses, see Washington Crossing.
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
McConkey's Ferry Inn in 2014
McConkey's Ferry Inn in 2014
Washington Crossing is located in Pennsylvania
Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing is located in the United States
Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing
Coordinates: 40°17′36″N 74°52′14″W / 40.29333°N 74.87056°W / 40.29333; -74.87056
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
TownshipUpper Makefield
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
18977
Area code(s)215, 267, and 445
GNIS feature ID1190624[1]

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated village located in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for being the western launch point for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the Revolutionary War.

The headquarters of Washington Crossing Historic Park is also located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. The village is connected by Washington Crossing Bridge with Washington Crossing, New Jersey, which is located on the eastern side of the Delaware River.

Geography

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The Delaware Canal, a 60-mile (97 km) long towpath from Easton to Bristol, runs through Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Special events

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The town also participates in special events, such as a reenactment of Washington's nighttime crossing each year.[2] Its ZIP Code is 18977.

Points of interest

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References

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  1. ^ "Washington Crossing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Cross With Us". Washington Crossing Historic Park. November 11, 2014.
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