Washington Crossing National Cemetery

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]

• 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

• List of Pennsylvania cemeteries

• 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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