Trenton, Nova Scotia

Trenton
Official seal of Trenton
Motto: 
"Strike while the iron is hot"
Trenton is located in Nova Scotia
Trenton
Trenton
Trenton in Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°37′9.48″N 62°37′59.52″W / 45.6193000°N 62.6332000°W / 45.6193000; -62.6332000
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
MunicipalityPictou County
Founded1786
IncorporatedMarch 18, 1911
Government
 • Governing BodyTrenton Town Council
 • MayorDonald Hussher
 • MLAPat Dunn (PC)
 • MPSean Fraser (L)
Area
 (2016)[1]
 • Total
6.07 km2 (2.34 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total
2,474
 • Density407.8/km2 (1,056/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal Code
B0K 1X0
Area code902
Telephone Exchanges301, 331, 419, 507, 616, 695, 752, 753, 754, 755, 759, 771, 921, 928, 931, 934, 952
Websitetown.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]

  1. ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  2. ^ "Town of Trenton". www.town.trenton.ns.ca. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
  3. ^ "About Trenton". www.town.trenton.ns.ca. Retrieved 2018-04-07.