[8] Its name derives from the Lenape language word "Crossweeksung", meaning "house of separation".

The current engine bay (where trucks are kept) was built in 1914, although the original 1909 cornerstone lies in the new section (it was moved).

[11] The Crosswicks Community Association holds an annual family-style croquet tournament and music festival on the village green in July.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1976, for its significance in architecture, military history, religion, and transportation.

The district has 95 contributing buildings, including the Crosswicks Friends Meeting House.

[14] The community has an area of 51.98 square kilometres (20.07 sq mi) and is located on the bank of Crosswicks Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River.