Trenton, South Carolina facts for kids
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Trenton, South Carolina
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Location of Trenton in Edgefield County, South Carolina
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 Trenton, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Trenton, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 158.60/sq mi (61.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29847
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-72520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251201 |
Trenton is a small town. It is located in Edgefield County. This county is in South Carolina, United States. In 2010, about 196 people lived here. The population grew slightly to 200 people by 2020.
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History of Trenton
Trenton has some interesting historical places. Two of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to the history of the United States.
Historic Buildings and Sites
- Bettis Academy and Junior College was an important school. It helped many students get an education.
- Marshfield is an old plantation house. It also has other buildings and a cemetery.
Famous People from Trenton
- Painter Wenonah Bell was born in Trenton. She was a talented artist.
Geography of Trenton
Trenton is in the eastern part of Edgefield County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°44′23″N 81°50′25″W / 33.73972°N 81.84028°W.
Roads and Travel
South Carolina Highway 121 runs through the western side of Trenton. It meets U.S. Route 25 there.
- US 25 goes northwest about 6 miles to Edgefield. Edgefield is the main town of the county.
- US 25 also goes southwest about 20 miles to Augusta, Georgia.
- SC 121 goes northeast about 8 miles to Johnston.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says Trenton covers about 3.30 square kilometers (1.28 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Trenton has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1890 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 302 | — | |
| 1900 | 266 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 257 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 271 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 369 | 36.2% | |
| 1940 | 408 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −27.5% | |
| 1960 | 314 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 362 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 404 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 303 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 226 | −25.4% | |
| 2010 | 196 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 200 | 2.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 196 people in Trenton.
- Most people, about 65.8%, were White.
- About 31.6% were Black or African American.
- A small number, about 2.6%, were from other races.
- About 4.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Notable People from Trenton
Many interesting people have connections to Trenton.
- David E. Harris was a pioneer. He was the first African American commercial airline pilot. He also became a pilot captain for a major U.S. airline.
- Benjamin Tillman was an important politician. He served as a United States Senator from South Carolina. He was also the Governor of South Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Carolina del Sur) para niños
