National Register of Historic Places

West Trenton Station

West Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
June 21, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84004031

About this property

West Trenton station is the northern terminus of SEPTA's West Trenton Line. It is located at Grand and Railroad Avenues in the West Trenton section of Ewing Township, New Jersey, however this address only applies to the southbound station house on the west side of the tracks. The northbound station house is on the east side of the tracks and is located on Sullivan Way, which changes into Grand Avenue once it crosses under the tracks. SEPTA's official website gives the address as being in Trenton. The station has off-street parking, and is located in Fare Zone NJ. In FY 2013, West Trenton station had a weekday average of 292 boardings and 361 alightings.

Location

West Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.25749, -74.81546

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Trenton Dec 26 1776
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First Battle of Trenton
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Second Battle of Trenton
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When was West Trenton Station listed on the National Register?

West Trenton Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1984.

What type of historic resource is West Trenton Station?

West Trenton Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Trenton Station?

The period of significance for West Trenton Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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