Washington Crossing National Cemetery
Front entrance
Washington Crossing National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Upper Makefield Township, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It opened in late 2009 and occupies approximately 205 acres (83 ha).[1] Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the cemetery serves veterans in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area and is located less than 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Bucks County Congressman Patrick Murphy has been credited with securing federal funding for the cemetery after decades of congressional inaction. [2]
Notable burials[]
- George Benton (1933–2011), former US Army soldier and professional boxer
- Michael G. Fitzpatrick (1963–2020), US Representative
- Tom Gola (1933–2014), former US Army soldier and professional basketball player
- Harold Johnson (1928–2015), Hall of Fame professional boxer
- Sara Seegar (1914–1990), actress
See also[]
- List of Pennsylvania cemeteries
References[]
External links[]
- National Cemetery Administration
- Washington Crossing National Cemetery
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington Crossing National Cemetery
- Washington Crossing National Cemetery at Find a Grave
Coordinates: 40°16′15″N 74°54′04″W / 40.27083°N 74.90111°W
Categories:
- 2009 establishments in Pennsylvania
- Cemeteries in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- United States national cemeteries