East Trenton, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Trenton, New Jersey
Neighborhood of Trenton
View southwest along North Clinton Avenue at Olden Avenue in East Trenton
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer
City	Trenton

East Trenton is a lively neighborhood in the city of Trenton, located in Mercer County, New Jersey. It's a part of Trenton that sits right next to Hamilton Township. This area is known for its diverse community. Many African-American families live here. There are also smaller groups of Latinos, especially people from Puerto Rico, and Italians.

Learning and Travel in East Trenton

Schools for Students

East Trenton is home to Trenton Central High School. This is the main public high school for students in Trenton. It helps young people get ready for college or their future careers.

Getting Around by Train

The Trenton Transit Center, also known as the Trenton Train Station, is also in this neighborhood. This station is a busy hub for train travel. You can catch trains from different services here. These include Amtrak, which travels long distances. There is also NJ Transit, which connects places within New Jersey. Finally, SEPTA provides service to areas in Pennsylvania.

Famous People from East Trenton

Sports Stars

East Trenton has been home to some notable people. One famous person is Troy Vincent. He was born in 1970. Troy Vincent became a well-known professional football player. He played as a free safety for the Buffalo Bills and other teams.