National Register of Historic Places

Trenton Historic District

Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee
Listed
April 14, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82003971

About this property

The Trenton Historic District in Trenton, Tennessee is a 52 acres (21 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The listing included 96 contributing buildings. According to its National Register nomination, "The District is a cultural resource, not only for its attractive tree-lined streets which lead to the public square, but for its enduring ties with the past. Despite alterations and the intrusion of modern structures which do not meet the architectural standards of the preceding generations, the Trenton District retains its well-established residential character and represents the largest collection of historic architecture within Gibson County."

Location

Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee
35.97630, -88.94214

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Gibson County Courthouse (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
0.3 mi
Freed, Julius, House
Industrial
0.3 mi
US Post Office
Industrial
0.4 mi
Oakland Cemetery
Early Republic
0.4 mi
Peabody High School
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Capture of Trenton (Forrest Raid)
1862Civil War
0.3 mi
Trenton Tennessee Skirmish
1862Civil War
0.3 mi
Action at Trenton (Forrest's 1862 Raid)
1862Civil War
0.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Trenton Historic District listed on the National Register?

Trenton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Trenton Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Trenton Historic District?

The period of significance for Trenton Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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