Washington Crossing State Park - Titusville, NJ - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

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.

In 1912, Washington Crossing State Park was established with 100 acres on the overlook of the ferry location where the troops landed. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, the park was further developed by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) and now includes 1,399 acres. The visitors' center has an impressive museum with Revolution Era relics, such as documentation, uniforms, muskets and cannonballs.

In addition to historic sites in the park, including the Johnson Ferry House and Nelson House, the park has historical hiking trails, picnicking, camping, fishing, bicycling and horseback riding.

Park Type: Day Use Activities: Historic Trails, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, camping and historical museum Park Fees: Not listed Background: Washington crossed the Delaware River to obtain a strategic position to defeat the Hessian and British armies Date Established?: 1912 Link to Park: [Web Link] Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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