About this city
Also known as: The Turning Point of the Revolution
Superbly positioned along the east bank of the Delaware River in western Mercer County, Titusville is an unincorporated historic residential community steeped in foundational American military history. Settled in the early 18th century, the town achieved eternal national distinction as the direct site of Washington's Crossing on Christmas Night in 1776, where General George Washington led the Continental Congress army across the ice-choked river to launch a surprise attack on Trenton, turning the tide of the Revolutionary War. Today, Titusville functions as a tranquil, tight-knit waterfront suburban sanctuary, carefully preserving its incredible military heritage along its scenic river overlooks, while offering immediate access to pristine state parks and historic canal pathways.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the historic stone ferry houses and view original revolutionary artifacts at Washington Crossing State Park. Hike, bike, or run along the scenic unpaved pathways of the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal towpaths. Photograph the historic 19th-century colonial structures nestled along Main Street.
