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East Trenton, New Jersey | |
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_in_the_East_Trenton_section_of_Trenton,_New_Jersey.jpg) View southwest along North Clinton Avenue at Olden Avenue in East Trenton | |
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| Coordinates: 40°13′59″N 74°44′38″W / 40.23306°N 74.74389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| City | Trenton |
East Trenton is a neighborhood located within the city of Trenton in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[1][2][3] It borders Hamilton Township and is home to a sizable African-American community, besides having small pockets of Latinos (mainly from Puerto Rico) and Italians.[citation needed]
- ^ "East Trenton, New Jersey" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "City Profile Report: Trenton 250: 1792-2042: A City Master Plan Document" (PDF). City of Trenton. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ^ "North Ward Historic Resource Survey, City of Trenton". Trenton Historical Society. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
When the City of Trenton first incorporated in 1792, its boundaries included the neighborhood known as East Trenton. However, in 1844, Lawrence Township annexed this area. It remained part of Lawrence Township until 1882, when East Trenton became an independent jurisdiction known as Millham Township, which included much of Top Road. On May 1, 1888, Millham once again became part of the City. of Trenton.