Washington Crossing, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washington Crossing, New Jersey
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Nelson House in 2013
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Country | United States |
State | New Jersey |
County | Mercer |
Township | Hopewell |
Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
GNIS feature ID | 881558 |
Washington Crossing is an unincorporated community located within Hopewell Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was the location of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. The 3,100-acre (13 km2) Washington Crossing State Park is adjacent to the community. The Washington Crossing Bridge connects the community to Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania on the opposite bank of the river.
The feeder canal for the Delaware and Raritan Canal runs along the Delaware River through the community.
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Washington Crossing include:
- William H. Blackwell (1882–1963), fruit farmer and politician.
Images for kids
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Feeder canal for the Delaware and Raritan Canal and hiking trails