Washington's Crossing
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| Washington's Crossing | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Nearest city: | Titusville, New Jersey and Yardley, Pennsylvania |
| Area: | 872 acres[1] |
| Built/Founded: | 1776 |
| Designated as NHL: | January 20, 1961[2] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[3] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000650 |
| Governing body: | State |
Washington's Crossing is the location of Washington's crossing of the Delaware on the Delaware River in Titusville, New Jersey and Yardley, Pennsylvania. The site was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1961.[2][1]
It is comprised of two state parks: on the New Jersey side, the 372 acre Washington Crossing State Park, and on the Pennsylvania side, the 500 acre Washington Crossing Historic Park.
[edit] References
- ^ a b C. E. Shedd, Jr. (August 1, 1960), National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings: Washington Crossing State ParksPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying two photos, from 1960 and undatedPDF (32 KB)
- ^ a b Washington's Crossing. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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