Washington Crossing National Cemetery
Front entrance
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 will serve veterans in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area and is located less than 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Notable burials
- George Benton (1933–2011), former US Army soldier and professional boxer
- Tom Gola (1933–2014), former US Army soldier and professional basketball player
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
Coordinates: 40°16′15″N 74°54′04″W / 40.27083°N 74.90111°W
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