Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Veterans cemetery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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 Michael Fitzpatrick 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

References

  1. ^ Washington Crossing National Cemetery fact sheet
  2. ^ "Bucks County".

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 Edit this at Wikidata

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