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). 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.
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
- James Moore (1949-2021), father of American singer P!nk
- Sara Seegar (1914–1990), actress
See also
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
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