New Trenton, Indiana facts for kids
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New Trenton, Indiana
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Location of New Trenton in Franklin County, Indiana.
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 New Trenton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Whitewater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 609.98/sq mi (235.38/km2) |
| ZIP code |
47035 [1]
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| FIPS code | 18-53712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587023 |
New Trenton is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it as a specific area for collecting population data.
New Trenton is located in Whitewater Township, within Franklin County, Indiana. In 2010, about 252 people lived here. The community has its own ZIP code, which is 47035.
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A Look Back in Time
New Trenton was first established in 1816. The people who settled here named the community after Trenton, New Jersey. Many of the first settlers came from that city. A post office was opened in New Trenton in 1817. This helped people send and receive letters.
Where is New Trenton?
New Trenton is located in the southeastern part of Franklin County. It sits in the valley of the Whitewater River. This river flows southeast and eventually joins the Great Miami River.
A main road, U.S. Route 52, passes through the community. If you travel northwest on this road, you will reach Brookville, Indiana, which is about 11 miles away. If you go southeast, you will arrive at Harrison, Ohio, about 6.5 miles away.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the New Trenton CDP covers an area of about 1.14 square kilometers (or 0.44 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in New Trenton?
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| 2020 | 269 | — | |
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The population of New Trenton was 252 people in 2010. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 269 people. These numbers come from the official U.S. Census.
Famous People from New Trenton
- John Calvert was a famous magician. He was born in New Trenton.
See also
In Spanish: New Trenton (Indiana) para niños
