Titusville in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bicentennial of General George Washington's Birthday
the Bicentennial of the birthday of
General George Washington
at this spot hallowed by his stroke
of military genius in the crossing of
the Delaware on Christmas night – 1776
and to remind us
that the triumphs of the Revolution
were made possible only by his training
and experience gained in the Colonial Wars
Erected 1932 by the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 17.81′ N, 74° 52.013′ W. Marker is in Titusville, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road and Washington Crossing Pe Rd, on the left when traveling north on River Road. Marker is in Washington Crossing State Park. 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. 200th Birthday of George Washington (here, next to this marker); Crossing of the Delaware (here, next to this marker); Washington Crossed the Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christmas Night Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Site of Washington’s Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferry Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Crossing (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.
Also see . . . Washington Crosses the Delaware, 1776. (Submitted on April 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.