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The City of Trenton was settled over 3 centuries ago. Trenton has played an integral role in the shaping of the this nation serving as the turning point for the War of Independence.  South Trenton enjoys a unique historical position as a nexus for the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th and early 20th century. Enjoy this historical tour of South Trenton.


African-Americans in South Trenton >

A Tale of Two Houses >

Greater Trenton History >

A History of the Wire Rope District >

History of the South Broad Street Area >

Iron & Steel Fabrication in South Trenton >

Native Americans in South Trenton >

The Port of Trenton >

Riverview Cemetary >

Trenton Ferry History >

Trenton Historical Society >

Trenton Police Department >

The Trenton Riots of 1968 >

The Trenton Water Power >

Trenton History to 1929 >

Mercer County Historical Archives

Tom Glover's History Blog


 
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