Titusville in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Crossing
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
1. Washington Crossing Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1961
Erected 1961 by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 17.817′ N, 74° 52.058′ W. Marker is in Titusville, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is on River Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Washington Crossing State Park, NJ on the Nelson House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Titusville NJ 08560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ferry Site (here, next to this marker); The Site of Washington’s Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christmas Night Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Crossed the Delaware
this page online
Also see . . . Washington Crosses the Delaware, 1776. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
2. National Historic Landmark Marker
Marker is in Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. An identical marker is located in Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
3. Nelson House
The marker is on the Nelson House, a 19th century structure (circa 1850) on the east bank of the Delaware River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
4. Washington Crossing Site
The American Army utilized this ferry site to cross the Delaware River on the night of December 25, 1776.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,398 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
