Washington Crossing, New Jersey facts for kids
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Washington Crossing, New Jersey
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The Delaware and Raritan Canal at Washington Crossing in Hopewell Township
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 Washington Crossing, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Washington Crossing, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Washington Crossing, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Hopewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 1,478.1/sq mi (570.7/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08560 (Titusville)
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| FIPS code | 34-77330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 881558 |
Washington Crossing is a small community in New Jersey. It is located in Hopewell Township, Mercer County. This area is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area the government counts for population. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 371 people lived here.
Washington Crossing sits on the eastern side of the Delaware River. A bridge called the Washington Crossing Bridge connects it to Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. This place is famous because of a major event during the American Revolutionary War. On December 25–26, 1776, George Washington and his army crossed the icy Delaware River here. This brave act led to an important victory for the Americans.
Right next to the community, you will find Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. Across the river in Pennsylvania, there is the Washington Crossing Historic Park. The Delaware and Raritan feeder canal also runs through the community.
Exploring Washington Crossing's Location
Washington Crossing is found on the east bank of the Delaware River. This is in the northwestern part of Mercer County. New Jersey Route 29 (River Road) goes through the community. This road leads southeast about 8 miles (13 km) to Trenton, the state capital. It also leads northwest about 7 miles (11 km) to Lambertville.
The Washington Crossing Bridge was built in 1904. It crosses the Delaware River to Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. From there, Pennsylvania Route 532 goes southwest about 6 miles (10 km) to Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Land and Water Area
The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of places like Washington Crossing. The total area of this CDP is about 0.29 square miles (0.75 km²). Most of this area is land, about 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²). The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²), is water. This means about 14.6% of the area is water.
People from Washington Crossing
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Washington Crossing.
- William H. Blackwell (1882–1963) was a fruit farmer. He was also a politician, meaning he was involved in government and making laws.
