Washington Crossing - Washington Crossing, PA
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On the west side of River Road in this historic community, stands this marker which again acknowledges Washington's accomplishments.
Waymark Code: WMZAD8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2018
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This marker is located in the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County.
The marker states:
"Here Washington and his men braved ice and sleet Christmas night, 1776, to cross the Delaware and to surprise and defeat the Hessians at Trenton. The victory gave new life to the patriot cause."
Marker Name: Washington Crossing
County: Bucks
Date Dedicated: 11/17/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: River Rd. (PA 32) at Washington Crossing Pk, about 1/2 mile N of visitor's ctr. on W side of rd.
Category: American Revolution, George Washington, Military
Website: [Web Link]
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