Explore › Washington Crossing, New Jersey
Things to see

Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Populated place in Mercer County, New Jersey, US

Photos by Matt Dragon, Sean Dogjani on Unsplash

About

Washington Crossing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, in the United States. The CDP and surrounding Hopewell Township lie on the eastern flank of the Washington Crossing Bridge spanning the Delaware River. Washington Crossing State Park is located adjacent to the community in New Jersey, while across the river lies Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 371.

The community was the eastern landing point following George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. The Delaware and Raritan feeder canal runs along the river through the community.

Huginn is scouting Washington Crossing, New Jersey for you — this takes a few seconds the first time.

Nearby

More to see within walking distance

Places to eat nearby

Finding places to eat…

Traveler reviews

Loading reviews…

Tickets & tours

We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.