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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Trenton Mercer County, New Jersey Zip Code The New Jersey state capital is Trenton. What would you like to know about Trenton Statistics & Facts Location History & History-related items City Attractions Trenton Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Zip Codes 08608, 08618, 08638 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Trenton is approximately 88,675. The approximate number of families is 33,578. The amount of land area in Trenton is 19.819 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 1.265 sq kilometers. The distance from Trenton to Washington DC is 153 miles. The distance to the New Jersey state capital is miles. (as the crow flies) Trenton is positioned 40.22 degrees north of the equator and 74.76 degrees west of the prime meridian. Trenton elevation is 42 feet above sea level. Return to Index Location Trenton location: in west central New Jersey. Return to Index History & History Related Items Trenton history: Trenton was settled around 1680 when a mill was built at the falls of the Delaware River. William Trent, a Philadelphia merchant, recognized the potential of the area. He purchased the mill in 1714 and by 1719, the village had grown and strengthened so much its name was changed from The Falls to Trenton. Trenton played a part in the Revolutionary War with many battles fought near the city. Washington surprised the Hessians who had occupied the city in 1776. On Dec 26th of that year, he was able to overpower those troops and take them all prisoner. The victories in this area were said to be the turning point in the war. The state capital was designated to be Trenton in 1790. The world's first full operative steamboat sailed up and down the Delaware River daily and helped the city become well-known around the world. Return to Index Attractions Trenton attractions: New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State St. Trenton, NJ Phone: 609-292-6464 or 292-6308 The main museum has many exhibits, both permanent and changing. The Planetarium offers various programs during the year, including a laser show. please call this number for the Planetarium - 609 292-6333 Trent House 15 Market St. Trenton, NJ Phone: 609-989-3027 This home is supposed to be the oldest house in Trenton. It was built in 1719 by William Trent. Washington Crossing State Park 8 miles nw off SR29. Phone: 609 737-9304 The site of the historic crossing of the Delaware by General George Washington and his men. See displays and exhibits as well as re-enactments. Other features may be seen at the site. Old Barracks Museum Barrack St. Trenton, NJ Phone: 609-396-1776 The only surviving British colonial barracks in the USA. It was built in 17568 and used by various military units. See restored quarters with furnishings of the time, and other exhibits. Guides, dressed in period costumes, will show you around the site. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of New Jersey To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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