Trenton, Tennessee facts for kids
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Trenton, Tennessee
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Gibson County Courthouse
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A tea-rrific place to live!
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Location of Trenton in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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 Trenton, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Trenton, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Established | 1824 |
| Incorporated | 1847 |
| Named for | Trenton, New Jersey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 sq mi (20.95 km2) |
| • Land | 8.04 sq mi (20.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,240 |
| • Density | 527.56/sq mi (203.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38382
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-75000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304159 |
Trenton is a city in Tennessee, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Gibson County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 4,240 people lived there. Trenton is the fourth largest city in Gibson County.
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History of Trenton
Trenton was started in 1824. It became the county seat for the new Gibson County. Before it was a city, the area had a trading post called "Gibson-Port." This post was run by Thomas Gibson. The city was named after Trenton, New Jersey.
Geography and Location
Trenton is located in the middle of Gibson County. Its exact spot is 35°58′25″N 88°56′30″W / 35.97361°N 88.94167°W.
How to Get Around Trenton
U.S. Route 45W goes through the east side of the city. It helps people travel north to Union City (about 33 miles away). It also goes south to Jackson (about 30 miles away).
Other nearby towns include:
- Milan is about 12 miles southeast.
- Bradford is about 10 miles northeast.
- Alamo is about 18 miles southwest.
- Dyersburg is about 26 miles west.
Land and Water Area
The city of Trenton covers about 8.09 square miles (21.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 8.04 square miles (21.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Trenton
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Trenton has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 694 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,908 | 174.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,900 | −0.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,383 | −27.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,693 | 22.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,328 | 37.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,402 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,751 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,892 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,400 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,868 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,225 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,226 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,601 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,836 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,683 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,264 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,240 | −0.6% | |
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Who Lives in Trenton (2020)
In 2020, there were 4,240 people living in Trenton. These people lived in 1,688 households. About 910 of these households were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Trenton:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,665 | 62.85% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,222 | 28.82% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.42% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 146 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 | 4.17% |
Culture and Fun Things to Do
Trenton is known for some unique things!
The Teapot Collection
The city is famous for its collection of rare porcelain veilleuses. These are special teapots that also work as night lights. A candle inside makes the pot glow. Dr. Frederick C. Freed gave this collection to the city in 1955. There are 525 different teapots, and none of them are exactly alike! Some look like palaces or people.
Every spring since 1981, Trenton celebrates this collection with an annual "Teapot Festival."
The Unusual Speed Limit
Trenton also has a very unusual speed limit of 31 miles per hour (about 50 km/h). The city set this speed limit in the 1950s. You can see signs for it all over town.
Community Theatre
Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County is a local community theatre group. It started in 1980 in Trenton. Its goal is to bring plays and shows to Gibson County and nearby areas. Most of the people who work on the shows are volunteers. They often perform at Peabody High School. Some plays they have performed include The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Sound of Music, and You Can't Take It with You.
Famous People from Trenton
Many interesting people have connections to Trenton:
- Robert M. Bond – A general in the United States Air Force.
- Dave Brown – A meteorologist (weatherman) for a TV station in Memphis.
- Eugenia Winwood (née Crafton) – The wife of famous musician Steve Winwood.
- John Wesley Crockett – A member of the United States House of Representatives who was born in Trenton.
- Gene Hickerson – A Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns. He was born in Trenton.
- Lew Jetton – A blues guitarist and singer. He also worked as a meteorologist on local TV. He grew up near Trenton.
- Ben H. Love – The eighth leader of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Peter Matthew Hillsman Taylor – An author who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1987 for his novel A Summons to Memphis.
- Wallace Wade – A famous college football coach.
- Bailey Walsh – A politician.
- William Woods – A pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Education in Trenton
The Trenton Special School District manages the public schools in Trenton. This includes schools for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Peabody High School in Trenton opened in 1877. Dyersburg State Community College also has a campus right next to Peabody High School.
Media and News
Radio Stations
You can listen to these radio stations in Trenton:
- WPOT AM 1500 – This station plays Christian music and programs.
- WTPR-AM 710 – This station plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Newspapers
The local newspaper is called The Gazette. It used to be known as The Herald Gazette.
Sports History
Trenton has had its own baseball teams in the past.
- The Trenton Reds, a Minor League Baseball team, played in Trenton in 1922.
- In 1923, the city shared a team called the Milan-Trenton Twins with nearby Milan.
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Tennessee) para niños
