Trenton is a city in Todd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 384 at the 2010 census.

History

Settled as Lewisburg in 1796, and incorporated in 1840. The city was renamed after Trenton, New Jersey in 1819.

Geography

Trenton is located at 36°43′24″N 87°15′40″W/36.72333°N 87.26111°W/ 36.72333; -87.26111 (36.723246, -87.261209).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1830178
1870221
1880152−31.2%
1890455199.3%
190060031.9%
19106538.8%
1920552−15.5%
1930524−5.1%
19405729.2%
19505770.9%
1960542−6.1%
1970496−8.5%
1980465−6.2%
1990378−18.7%
200041910.8%
2010384−8.4%
2020326−15.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Notable people

Musician and activist Josephine Leavell Allensworth was born in Trenton.

External links

  • Media related to Trenton, Kentucky at Wikimedia Commons