Trenton, Florida
Trenton, Florida | ||
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FIPS code 12-72350[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0292420[5] | |
Website | www |
Trenton is a city and the county seat of Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,015 as of the 2020 census. [6]
History
Prehistory
The first
Within 150 years, the majority of the
Post-Reconstruction to present
Western
On July 21, 1915, Dr. H.M. Owens was lynched by a mob in Trenton after being told to leave town. He was at the house of Mrs. McGuire, which the mob set on fire after the doctor exchanged fire with the crowd. The doctor was shot to death as he fled the burning house. Dr. Owens's local Masonic Lodge was disbanded in the ensuing scandal and only reopened in the 1950s.[11][12]
At the time, the city of Trenton was still located in Alachua County, which had the sixth highest number of lynchings of counties in Florida.[13]
Trenton is in a rural area, and is the hometown of country music singer Easton Corbin.
2018 Shooting
On Thursday, April 19, 2018, two Gilchrist County Sheriff's deputies were attacked and slain by a lone gunman while on duty, eating lunch at a local restaurant. The two deputies were identified by Sheriff Bobby Schultz as Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey. The killer, identified as Gilchrist County resident John Hubert Highnote, was found outside the restaurant in his vehicle, where he had committed suicide. The investigation into any possible motive was inconclusive.[14]
Geography
Trenton is located near the southern border of Gilchrist County at 29°36′54″N 82°49′4″W / 29.61500°N 82.81778°W (29.615081, –82.817732).[15]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Trenton has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land.
The Florida Department of Corrections' nearby Lancaster Correctional Institution is 3 miles (5 km) from Trenton.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Trenton has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1910 | 304 | — | |
1920 | 400 | 31.6% | |
1930 | 706 | 76.5% | |
1940 | 773 | 9.5% | |
1950 | 904 | 16.9% | |
1960 | 941 | 4.1% | |
1970 | 1,074 | 14.1% | |
1980 | 1,131 | 5.3% | |
1990 | 1,287 | 13.8% | |
2000 | 1,617 | 25.6% | |
2010 | 1,999 | 23.6% | |
2020 | 2,015 | 0.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[16] |
2010 and 2020 census
Race | Pop 2010[17] | Pop 2020[18] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White (NH)
|
1,424 | 1,313 | 71.24% | 65.16% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
350 | 302 | 17.51% | 14.99% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
7 | 10 | 0.35% | 0.50% |
Asian (NH) | 11 | 9 | 0.55% | 0.45% |
Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Some other race (NH)
|
1 | 5 | 0.05% | 0.25% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 49 | 92 | 2.45% | 4.57% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 157 | 284 | 7.85% | 14.09% |
Total | 1,999 | 2,015 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,015 people, 656 households, and 445 families residing in the city.[19]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,999 people, 755 households, and 430 families residing in the city.[20]
2000 census
As of 2000 U.S. Census, there were 1,617 people, 608 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density was 623.4 inhabitants per square mile (240.7/km2). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 266.0 per square mile (102.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.67%
In 2000, there were 608 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female widow with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-white. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.10.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $25,259, and the median income for a family was $29,773. Males had a median income of $24,000 versus $21,302 for females. The
Education
Trenton Elementary School serves Trenton area students in grades PreK–5. The Principal is Ronda Adkins and the Assistant Principal is Scott Allen.[21] Students in grades 6–12 attend Trenton Middle High School. The Principal is Cheri Langford and the Assistant Principals are Scott Hall and Devin Colley.[22]
Schools
Trenton, Florida, is home to two schools - Trenton Elementary School and
Historic buildings
Historic buildings in Trenton include:
- Gilchrist County Courthouse
- Trenton Depot
- The Trenton Church of Christ on South Main Street
Notable people
- Easton Corbin, country music singer
- Wyatt Langford, professional MLB baseball player
References
- ^ "City of Trenton Florida". City of Trenton Florida. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ a b "Ancient Native". HOTOA. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Polk County History". Polk County Historical Association. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
- ^ "The Ancient Ones". HOTOA. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Weibel, B. "Trail of Florida's Ancient Heritage". active.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ Dan, Nicole (September 27, 2017). "At Least 21 Lynched In Alachua County, Historical Commission Confirms". WUFT-TV. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ "Small Florida Town Scene Big Doings Recently". Genealogy Trails History Group: Pensacola Journal. July 23, 1915. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Lynching in America/ Supplement: Lynchings by County, 3rd Edition, 2015, p.2[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CBS News"[1], April 20, 2018
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Trenton city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Trenton city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Trenton city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Trenton city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Trenton Elementary School". www.gilchristschools.org. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Trenton Middle / High School". www.gilchristschools.org. Retrieved May 13, 2020.