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Washington Crossing

Washington Crossing proper noun: a census-designated place in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.

washington crossing: a census-designated place in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
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Proper noun

Washington Crossing

  1. A census-designated place in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.
  2. An unincorporated community in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Origin of Washington Crossing

Both places, which are opposite each other and joined by Washington Crossing Bridge, are named for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.

Questions about Washington Crossing

What does Washington Crossing mean?
Washington Crossing means a census-designated place in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.
What part of speech is Washington Crossing?
Washington Crossing is a proper noun.

Words near Washington Crossing in the dictionary

  1. Washington cherry trees
  2. Washington clam
  3. Washington clams
  4. Washington County
  5. Washington Court House
  6. Washington Crossing
  7. Washington D.C.
  8. Washington DC
  9. Washington Depot
  10. Washington hawthorn
  11. Washington hawthorns

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