Trenton, Florida facts for kids
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Trenton, Florida
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| City of Trenton | |
Trenton City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"A Community of Friends"
"Building Upon a Foundation of Integrity" |
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Location in Gilchrist County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Gilchrist |
| Settled | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Trenton, Tennessee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,015 |
| • Density | 593.87/sq mi (229.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32693
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-72350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292420 |
Trenton is a small city in Florida, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Gilchrist County. In 2020, about 2,015 people lived there. Trenton is also part of the larger Gainesville area.
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History of Trenton
Early People in Florida
The first people to live in north-central Florida were called Paleo-Indians. They arrived near the end of the last ice age, following large animals. As the ice melted, these groups stayed and lived well in Florida for thousands of years.
When the first Spanish explorers came, over 250,000 Native Americans lived in Florida. The Timucua tribe lived in the area where Trenton is now. Sadly, within 150 years, most of these Native Americans died from new diseases or fighting. Some were also forced to work by the Spanish.
By the early 1800s, the remaining tribes joined with the Muscogee (also known as Creek) people. These new groups came from Georgia and Alabama. Together, they formed a new culture and became known as the Seminole people. Most Seminoles were later moved out of north-central Florida by the United States after wars in the 1830s and 1840s. Some Seminoles moved south into the Everglades and survived.
Trenton's Beginnings
The area was first settled in 1883. For a short time, it was called "Joppa." Then, a former soldier from the Confederate States Army named it "Trenton." He was from a town called Trenton, Tennessee, which got its name from Trenton, New Jersey. The city of Trenton, Florida, was officially started in 1911.
Trenton grew as a trading town for nearby farms and timber businesses. Many people came here to work in these areas.
Trenton is a rural town. It is the hometown of country music singer Easton Corbin. It is also where MLB baseball player Wyatt Langford, who plays for the Texas Rangers, grew up.
Geography and Location
Trenton is located in the southern part of Gilchrist County. Its exact location is 29°36′54″N 82°49′4″W / 29.61500°N 82.81778°W.
U.S. Route 129 is the main road in Trenton. It goes north about 28 miles (45 km) to Branford. It goes south about 11 miles (18 km) to Chiefland.
Florida State Road 26 (Wade Street) goes east about 13 miles (21 km) to Newberry. It continues about 30 miles (48 km) to Gainesville. To the west, it goes about 8 miles (13 km) to Fanning Springs.
Florida State Road 47 (Trenton Boulevard) crosses US 129 in the northern part of Trenton. It goes northeast about 42 miles (68 km) to Lake City.
The United States Census Bureau says that Trenton covers about 3.39 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate
Trenton has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
Trenton's population has grown over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Trenton during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 304 | — | |
| 1920 | 400 | 31.6% | |
| 1930 | 706 | 76.5% | |
| 1940 | 773 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 904 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 941 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,074 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,131 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,287 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,617 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,999 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,015 | 0.8% | |
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Population Details (2010 and 2020)
The tables below show the different groups of people living in Trenton. This information comes from the United States census.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,424 | 1,313 | 71.24% | 65.16% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 350 | 302 | 17.51% | 14.99% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 7 | 10 | 0.35% | 0.50% |
| Asian (NH) | 11 | 9 | 0.55% | 0.45% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 5 | 0.05% | 0.25% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 49 | 92 | 2.45% | 4.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 157 | 284 | 7.85% | 14.09% |
| Total | 1,999 | 2,015 |
In 2020, there were 2,015 people living in Trenton. There were 656 households and 445 families. In 2010, there were 1,999 people, 755 households, and 430 families.
Education
Trenton has schools for students of all ages.
- Trenton Elementary School teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade. The Principal is Ronda Adkins, and the Assistant Principal is Scott Allen.
- Trenton Middle High School is for students in grades 6 through 12. Cheri Langford is the Principal. Scott Hall and Devin Colley are the Assistant Principals.
Historic Buildings
Trenton has several buildings that are important to its history:
- Gilchrist County Courthouse
- Trenton Depot
- The Trenton Church of Christ on South Main Street
Famous People from Trenton
- Easton Corbin: A well-known country music singer.
- Wyatt Langford: A professional baseball player for MLB.
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Florida) para niños
