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Trenton, New Jersey

City with a population of 82,804 at the 2000 census. State capital and county seat of Mercer County. First settled by Quakers in 1679. In 1719 the town became known as Trent-towne after William Trent, one of its leading figures. During the Revolutionary War, Trenton was the site of George Washington's first major military victory when American fores crossed the Delaware River and defeated a Hessian garrison here on December 26, 1776. Briefly served as the national capital of the United States in November and December 1784. The state legislature met here from 1784 on, and the state capital was officially established here in 1790. Incorporated as a town in 1792. In 1837 it was incorporated as a city. The site of major riots in 1968 after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Recent city comments:

Cadwalader Park, john boy (guest) wrote 11 years ago:

If I recall correctly, said mansion used to be the governor's mansion.
Donnelly Homes, WWA (guest) wrote 13 years ago:

I wonder what the demographics are of this wonderful place. Gee, let me guess....
Donnelly Homes, wfilwibg wrote 14 years ago:

Sounds like a wonderful place
NJDOC New Jersey State Prison, CrystalWalrein (guest) wrote 16 years ago:

It's no longer death row; New Jersey eliminated the death penalty.
Battle of Trenton Monument, EwingHighPostGrad62 (guest) wrote 16 years ago:

Around 1960, there may have been an elevator to take you to the top. Since that time the neighborhood became slum-like and visitors would pass through this area without stopping (except for traffic lights, of course). The monument was visible, however, from a passing car. Since the 2000's, the neighborhood has been undergoing urban renovation and is much improved, though still not a tourist attraction.