Trenton

History

Trenton was established in 1824 as a county seat for the newly created Gibson County. The site was initially home to a trading post known as "Gibson-Port" that was operated by Thomas Gibson, a brother of the county's namesake, Colonel John Gibson. The city is named for Trenton, New Jersey.

Geography

Trenton is located in central Gibson County at (35.973627, −88.941569). U.S. Route 45W passes through the east side of the city, bypassing downtown. It leads north to Union City and south to Jackson. Milan is to the southeast via Tennessee State Route 77, Bradford is to the northeast via State Route 54, Alamo is to the southwest, also via State Route 54, and Dyersburg is to the west via State Route 104. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Trenton has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.64%, are water.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Trenton Elementary
  Elementary · Trenton · 541 students · 14.6:1 ratio
• Gibson County High School
  High · Dyer · 449 students · 14.5:1 ratio
• Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
  High · Humboldt · 424 students · 12.8:1 ratio
• Peabody High School
  High · Trenton · 414 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• Dyer Elementary
  Elementary · Dyer · 408 students · 14.6:1 ratio
• Trenton Middle School
  Middle · Trenton · 399 students · 16.6:1 ratio