WELCOME TO UPPER MAKEFIELD – WASHINGTON CROSSING
Upper Makefield, PA is a beautiful township located in the heart of Bucks County. With rolling hills and charming countryside. Washington Crossing is located within Upper Makefield Township. The area is the perfect place to live for those who seek a peaceful and quiet life, yet close in proximity to dining, shopping, parks, golf courses and more. Located along the Delaware River at the New Jersey border, providing access to major routes for commuting needs to Philadelphia, New Jersey and NYC. Residents enjoy community events throughout the year. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Washington Crossing Historic Park.
On the evening of December 25, 1776, George Washington led American forces across the Delaware River, departing from Taylorsville (now called Washington Crossing) and arriving in Titusville, New Jersey. Washington’s troops were headed for what became a decisive victory: The Battle of Trenton. This turning point in the American Revolution is memorialized at Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in Upper Makefield Township. A reenactment is done every year at this same location.
Nearly 40 percent of Upper Makefield’s picturesque land is permanently preserved, with the effect of nestling 8,800 residents among seasonally stunning hills and farmlands along the Delaware River in historic Bucks County. Upper Makefield Township has some of the highest average home prices in the state.
Throughout Upper Makefield Township, houses from the 18th and 19th centuries mix with more recent styles so that residents experience history every day, some even in their own homes. The Township’s rich legacy inspires the residents to honor the past and to preserve the pristine lands that the original settlers knew in their time.
Upper Makefield Township is located in the highly-rated Council Rock School District.
