Washington Crossing Park
Inscription
Maintained by the State of New Jersey to commemorate Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River, Christmas night, 1776, on his way to victory over the Hessians at Trenton. His success marked the turning point of the War.
Location
AddressOn River Road approximately 100 feet South of upper driveway or 75 feet North of Pole NJP&LCO. 70042 N.W.
CountyMercer
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.307760, -74.861560
Sources
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