Titusville in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bicentennial of General George Washington's Birthday

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008

1. Bicentennial of General George Washington's Birthday Marker

Inscription. To commemorate
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

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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.)

Marker in Washington Crossing State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008

2. Marker in Washington Crossing State Park

Marker is within sight of the location of Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776.

Markers for General George Washington image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008

3. Markers for General George Washington

Both of the markers in this photo commemorate George Washington's two hundredth birthday.

Site of Washington's Crossing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008

4. Site of Washington's Crossing

The site where Gen. Washington and his Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776, is within sight of the marker. This photo is looking toward Pennsylvania, where the crossing originated.

Washington Crossing the Delaware image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 9, 2012

5. Washington Crossing the Delaware

General George Washington (standing at left) and his troops are seen here crossing the Delaware River during the 60th annual reenactment.

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 1,142 times since then and 13 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.