Administered by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Washington Crossing Historic Park P. O. Box 103 Washington Crossing Pennsylvania 18977-0103
Located Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center, General De Fermoy Road Washington Crossing Pennsylvania 18977
Date:
Ca. 1974. Dedicated July 5, 1976
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993.
Image on file.
(On side of base, incised lettering:) A BICENTENNIAL GIFT TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES/FROM CITIZENS OF THE BEDFORD INDIANA AND/THE INDIANA LIMESTONE INDUSTRY - JULY 5, 1976 unsigned
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Summary:
George Washington crossing the Delaware River in rowboat with his men. Dressed in military uniform, Washington stands near the front of the boat. Directly behind him, two men stand holding a furled flag. Nine other men are seated throughout the boat, which is surrounded by rocks. The sculpture is mounted atop a low rectangular base.
