Begun in September of 1929, Bowman’s Hill Tower was completed in June of 1931 as a commemorative monument to George Washington and his army. Bowman’s Hill Tower stands approximately 380 feet above sea level. The Tower itself is 125 feet tall and the base measures 24 square feet. On a clear day, the view from Bowman’s Hill Tower encompasses a minimum 14-mile radius of the Delaware River Valley. What types of things can you see from the top of the Tower? A large American flag will appear in your view. This flag marks the graves of soldiers from the American Revolution. A small stone farmhouse with barn is the 18th century Thompson-Neely House with a gristmill on the opposite side of River Road. Your ticket allows you to visit this section of the Park, too! The two bridges you see crossing the Delaware River are the New Hope-Lambertville bridge and the Route 202 bridge. On a clear day, one can see to Trenton, New Jersey, and realize the magnitude and distance of the march Washington and his soldiers undertook in December of 1776.
Additional Information
- Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sundays 12pm-5pm
Closed on major Holidays
- Cost/Fees:
Yes
- Features:
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Next to Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
