Washington Crossing State Park - Your Passport to Adventure - Titusville, NJ - State Park Passport Locations 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.

You will receive a sticker to complete your Passport to Adventure, which is a scene from the Johnson Ferry House.

Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: Washington Crossing State Park Name of System or Passport Program: Your Passport to Adventure in New Jersey's State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites Passport Available: Yes, for free Parking or Entrance Fee: Not listed Park Website: [Web Link] Address of Station: 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road Titusville, NJ USA 08560

Visit Instructions:
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