Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

40°17′36″N 74°52′14″W / 40.29333°N 74.87056°W / 40.29333; -74.87056CountryUnited StatesStatePennsylvaniaCountyBucksTownshipUpper MakefieldElevation56 ft (17 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP CodeArea code(s)215, 267, and 445GNIS feature ID1190624^[1]

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated village located in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for being the western launch point for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the Revolutionary War.

The headquarters of Washington Crossing Historic Park is also located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. The village is connected by Washington Crossing Bridge with Washington Crossing, New Jersey, which is located on the eastern side of the Delaware River.

Geography

The Delaware Canal, a 60-mile (97 km) long towpath from Easton to Bristol, runs through Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Special events

The town also participates in special events, such as a reenactment of Washington's nighttime crossing each year.^[2] Its ZIP Code is 18977.

Points of interest

• Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
• Washington Crossing Historic Park

Gallery

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  Washington Crossing Inn
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  Mahlon K. Taylor house
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  Washington Crossing Bridge

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