National Register of Historic Places

Trenton Ferry Historic District

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
June 25, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000355

About this property

The Trenton Ferry Historic District is a historic mixed-use urban working class neighborhood in Trenton, New Jersey that is primarily composed of modest row houses, schools, churches, and commercial buildings. The neighborhood has roots in the 18th century but the majority of its fabric dates to the 19th and early 20th centuries. The district has few modern intrusions and has retained its historic character. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2013. It includes 581 contributing buildings and three contributing sites.

Location

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.20931, -74.76016

Categories

ARCHITECTUREHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALCOMMERCECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Eagle Tavern
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Industrial
0.3 mi
Roebling Machine Shop
Industrial
0.4 mi
Trent, William, House
Industrial
0.4 mi
In and Out Social Club
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Second Battle of Trenton
1777Revolutionary War
0.3 mi
Battle of Assunpink Creek / Second Trenton Jan 2 1777
1777Revolutionary War
0.4 mi
Battle of Assunpink Creek (Second Trenton)
1777Revolutionary War
0.4 mi
First Battle of Trenton
1776Revolutionary War
0.5 mi
Battle of Trenton Dec 26 1776
1776Revolutionary War
0.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Trenton Ferry Historic District listed on the National Register?

Trenton Ferry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Trenton Ferry Historic District?

Trenton Ferry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Trenton Ferry Historic District?

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