Trenton | |
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Motto: "Strike while the iron is hot" | |
Coordinates: 45°37′9.48″N 62°37′59.52″W / 45.6193000°N 62.6332000°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Nova Scotia |
Municipality | Pictou County |
Founded | 1786 |
Incorporated | March 18, 1911 |
Government | |
• Governing Body | Trenton Town Council |
• Mayor | Donald Hussher |
• MLA | Pat Dunn (PC) |
• MP | Sean Fraser (L) |
Area (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 6.07 km2 (2.34 sq mi) |
Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 2,474 |
• Density | 407.8/km2 (1,056/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Postal Code | B0K 1X0 |
Area code | 902 |
Telephone Exchanges | 301, 331, 419, 507, 616, 695, 752, 753, 754, 755, 759, 771, 921, 928, 931, 934, 952 |
Website | town.trenton.ns.ca |
Trenton is a town located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1786, it is situated on the east bank of the East River of Pictou.[2] The community gained its name in 1882 at the suggestion of a prominent citizen, Harvey Graham, after he visited Trenton, New Jersey. It was incorporated as a town on 11 March 1911.[3]