Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated village located in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States.

Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for being the western launch point for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the Revolutionary War.

The village is connected by Washington Crossing Bridge with Washington Crossing, New Jersey, which is located on the eastern side of the Delaware River.

The Delaware Canal, a 60-mile (97 km) long towpath from Easton to Bristol, runs through Washington Crossing Historic Park.

The town also participates in special events, such as a reenactment of Washington's nighttime crossing each year.

Photo of a sign saying Village of Taylorsville, Circa 1699 - former name of the town called Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania