Trenton, Butler County, Ohio

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Trenton is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,190 and a population density of 185 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,691 inhabitants.

The city of Trenton is a small town in Butler County, Ohio. It was originally located in Madison Township, but in 2014 it annexed land from Wayne Township, increasing its size by nearly 50%.

The city was originally known as "Sugar Creek," named after a tributary of the Great Miami River that flows through it. In 1812, William Trent established a trading post here and later built a house on the site of what is now the downtown area. He donated land for schools and churches and was one of the founders of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In 1814 he built Fort Trenton to protect settlers from Indians during an outbreak of cholera. 

In 1838, when land north of Middletown became available for sale by the government because it had not been settled fast enough under its original terms as part of a land grant from Congress given to veterans after the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), many people from other areas moved in and established new farms or businesses. Many more people began moving into this area after completion of the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad (1842) which provided easy access to markets in Cincinnati. This led to rapid growth throughout Butler County which had a population of 5,000 by.

The population of Trenton is currently 11,869 people, with an estimated 2020 population of 13,046. The median age of residents is 35 years old.

Trenton has a diversified economy with many businesses operating within the city limits. These include Allstate Insurance Company and TriHealth Medical Center. The largest employer in Trenton is the General Motors facility, which produces the Chevrolet Cruze compact car.

Trenton is known for its high quality of life and excellent public schools. The city has been named one of America's 100 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine.

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Geography

Trenton is located at 39°28'51"N 84°27'28"W (39.4808900, -84.4577200).

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