Continental Lane - Washington Crossing State Park, NJ
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N 40° 17.992 W 074° 52.068
18T E 511235 N 4461048
On December 25, 1776, Washington made his historic Croosing of the Delaware. Now park visitors can retrace the path his army marched towards Trenton and victory for the Continental Army.
Waymark Code: WM6RAM
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2009
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"At the rear of the ferry house is (L) CONTINENTAL LANE, a dirt road, the path that the army followed on the march to the battle."
--- New Jersey, A Guide to its Past and Present, 1939
Records indicate that a ferry was established here around 1700 for commerce and passenger transport. Washington used this existing ferry to bring all his troops across the Delaware River undetected, landing in New Jersey, in a strategic location. After nine miles of marching, Washington's men engaged the Hessian and British Army on December 26, 1776 at the Battle of Trenton, an important victory for the Continental Army.
Many travelers used the Johnson Ferry House as a stop along their route, waiting on the ferry. Washington probably spent some time here as well, while waiting fo rthe rest of his army to cross. From the Ferry House, they marched towards Trenton.
The Continental Lane is the path they took, and visitors can pick it up right behine the ferry house. It is a forest trail with some roots and stumps to watch for.