Upper Makefield Township near Washington Crossing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Crossed the Delaware
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
1. Washington Crossed the Delaware Marker
Washington
crossed the Delaware
on Christmas night 1776
the eve of the Battle of Trenton.
Erected 1895 by Bucks County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 17.744′ N, 74° 52.277′ W. Marker is near Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Upper Makefield Township. Marker can be reached from River Road (Pennsylvania Route 32), on the right when traveling north. Marker is next to the visitor center at Washington Crossing Historic Park, on the banks of the Delaware River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing PA 18977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Crossing of Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); The Durham Boat (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Growth of a Village (about 600 feet away); Washington’s Crossing and March to Trenton (about 600 feet away); Washington Crossing the Delaware
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Washington's Crossing. Washington Crossing Historic Park. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Washington Crosses the Delaware, 1776. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Washington Crossing the Delaware. A copy of the famous painting by Emanuel Leutze. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
2. Marker at Washington Crossing Historical Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
3. Marker on the Delaware River
Washington hid the boats used during the crossing behind the island seen to the left of the marker in the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
4. Site of Washington's Crossing
This photo, taken from near the marker, looks east toward New Jersey, the direction traveled by Washington and his army on the night of December 25, 1776.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 9, 2012
5. Washington Crossing the Delaware
Gen. Washington (standing at left) and his troops are seen here crossing the Delaware River during the 60th annual re-enactment of the Crossing.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 9, 2012
6. The Crossing
Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River in a Durham Boat.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 8, 2013
7. Americans Soldiers at the Marker
American troops gather near the marker (seen on the right) in preparation of the annual reenactment of the crossing of the Delaware River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
8. McConkey's Ferry Inn
This 18th century Inn and Tavern was used as a headquarters by General Washington on Christmas night 1776 during the crossing.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, December 25, 2008
9. Scenes from the 2008 Reenactment Ceremonies
A strong current prevented the actual crossing reenactment, so the ceremonies were limited to shoreline ceremonies
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, December 25, 2008
10. Scenes from the 2008 Reenactment Ceremonies
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, December 25, 2008
11. Scenes from the 2008 Reenactment Ceremonies
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,663 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on December 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 12, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
