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| State Park Overview: |
 | Rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance, Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring. The park takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington?s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. The park is popular with hikers and picnickers. Birders enjoy the seasonal migration of raptors from the Observation Deck. |
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A nice park
Depending on what you want, FT. Washington is nice. It has historical significance and can inspire the imagination. It has a wooden tower that gives a nice bird watching area and view of the surrounding area. It has picnicing, camping, playground, and bathroom facilites. It is also bordered by the Green Ribbon Trail which winds along the banks of the Wissahickon Gorge and is a good access point to the trail which winds for miles in either direction.
Written by Buddo
21-Jun-2008
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| Picnicking: |
| Flourtown Day Use Area and Militia Hill Day Use Area provide over 300 picnic tables. Two picnic pavilions are available for year-round use, weather conditions permitting. The pavilions are available for rental with advance reservations. If not reserved, they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Large playfields offer ample room for group or individual picnic activities.
Flourtown Day Use Area is a carry-in/carry-out trash disposal area. There are no trash collection or recycling facilities. Visitors are asked to limit the amount of disposable items brought to the park and to take all trash, garbage, and recyclables home. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing: Wissahickon Creek passes through the park offering trout fishing in the spring. During the summer, it offers warm water fishing for carp, catfish, panfish and suckers.
No Hunting Area: Hunting is prohibited at Fort Washington State Park. |
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| History of the Area: |
| Fort Washington State Park and the community of Fort Washington take their name from the temporary fort built here by soldiers of the American Revolution in the fall of 1777. Whitemarsh, as the area was called then, was the scene of the encampment of 12,000 soldiers of General Washington?s army from November 2 until December 11, 1777.
Following the unsuccessful battle of Germantown, Washington chose the heights of the Whitemarsh Valley as an easily defendable position. From here he pondered the possibility of launching an attack against General Howe?s British army in Philadelphia.
Although Washington decided against an attack, the British marched out from Philadelphia on December 5 to try to engage the Americans in battle. Because of Washington?s strong position, only local skirmishes took place. After much marching back and forth, Howe led his army back to Philadelphia on December 8.
Knowing his poorly clad men needed better quarters, and also to protect the iron forges and foundries in the Schuylkill Valley, Washington left Whitemarsh on December 11, 1777, and marched the Continental Army to Valley Forge. There the American spirit had its first rendezvous with destiny.
Although Fort Washington State Park is beyond the boundaries of Philadelphia, the city?s famous Fairmount Park Commission began acquiring land here in the early 1920s. The commission, with the assistance of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, administered the park until 1953 when an act by the state legislature turned the park over to the former Department of Forests and Waters, now the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Maplewood Farm Bed & Breakfast - Neighboring New Hope, Lambertville, Peddler's Village, Doylestown and the scenic Delaware River. Friendly home, relaxing guestrooms, sumptious breakfast, sparkling pool, gardens and bucolic views. | | Sweetwater Farm - Relaxing and peaceful - historic 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages | | Aaron Burr House Inn of New Hope - This vintage village Victorian inn is a member of the WEDGWOOD COLLECTION and has a AAA/MOBIL rating: EXCELLENT. Across from Lambertville (NJ)and in New Hope's Historic District, ideal for business.
| | York Street House B & B - Gracious 1909 Manor House. Elegant. Comfortable. Antiques. Waterford chandelier. Original master bath. Leaded glass windows. Gourmet candlelight breakfast. Gardens. Sitting porch. Fine art.
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| Area Attractions: |
| For information on nearby attractions, contact the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau, 610-834-1550.
Hope Lodge: Just south of Fort Hill on Bethlehem Pike is Hope Lodge, a fine example of early Georgian Colonial Architecture. Built circa 1750, Hope Lodge is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is open to the public. 215-646-1595
Valley Forge National Historical Park: This park is 15 miles to the south and provides the visitor with an understanding of the winter encampment of General Washington?s forces. 610-783-1077 |
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1969 Henderson Ave
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9830
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7 Koa Rd
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| Camp Green Lane
1000 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 270-1700
| Thousand Trails Regional Ofc
317 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 551-8617
| Camp Diamond Ridge
1965 Deer Run Way
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-6552
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1943 W Chestnut St
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9310
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445 Bethlehem Pike
Colmar, PA
(215) 822-7068
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230 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 275-2441
| Clayton's Hunting & Fishing
660 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 672-6060
| Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service
879 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA
(215) 343-1720
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Fly Fishing Shop The
528 Fox Rd
Glenside, PA
(215) 887-1523
| Tanner's Sports Center
2301 York Rd
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-3103
| Blue Water Fishing Tackle Co
1304 Conshohocken Rd # 185
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(610) 270-9620
| French Creek Hunting & Fishing Outfitters
270 Schuylkill Rd
Phoenixville, PA
(610) 933-7200
| Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle
4999 Linden Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 632-0674
| Mike & Kates Sports Shopp
7492 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 745-7740
| Bob's Bait & Tackle
4863 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
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| Sport Master
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Philadelphia, PA
(215) 331-8836
| Bridesburg Bait & Tackle
2610 Orthodox St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 289-8599
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
2319 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Penn Fishing Tackle
1771 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-3401
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3028 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 229-9415
| Hartville Fishing Club
3409 Rorer St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 634-0399
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 Valley Forge Rd
Norristown, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Montgomery County: Fishing
Norristown, PA
(610) 278-3070
| One Shot Hunting N Fishing
1610 Quarry Rd
Lansdale, PA
(215) 855-9448
| Leonard's Sporting Goods
8508 Lansdowne Ave
Upper Darby, PA
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1616 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
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Bryn Mawr, PA
(610) 527-3388
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460 Lovett Ave
Tullytown, PA
(215) 973-0174
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900 Haunted Lane
Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-8546
| South East Archery & Sports
1852 Delmar Dr
Folcroft, PA
(610) 583-1614
| Branch Valley Fish & Game Club
1000 N Ridge Rd
Perkasie, PA
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| P & S Fishing Tackle
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(215) 285-2672
| Xa Fishing Inc
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1150 1st Ave
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495 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 441-8600
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1220 Market St
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(215) 922-7324
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430 Plymouth Rd
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(610) 940-0400
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750 Spring Mount Rd
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(610) 287-7900
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Philadelphia, PA
(215) 728-6404
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200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 893-1234
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1923 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 501-0245
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1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 625-2900
| Sheraton
3549 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 387-8000
| Eastern Ski Tours
1810 Byberry Rd
Bensalem, PA
(215) 633-6100
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| Directions: |
| Fort Washington State Park consists of 493 acres in eastern Montgomery County. The park lies between the towns of Fort Washington and Flourtown along the Bethlehem Pike. It is about two miles from PA Turnpike Exit 26. |
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