Trenton, city in Florida, United States
Trenton is a small city in Gilchrist County, Florida, with a quiet, rural feel and friendly atmosphere. The downtown area contains antique stores and novelty shops near simple buildings that have stood for many years, with tree-lined streets and small restaurants serving home-cooked meals.
The settlement was originally called Joppa but took its current name from Ben Boyd, a young man who moved there and made the change official at the post office in 1883. Growth accelerated after the railroad arrived in 1906, connecting the town to larger cities and making trade easier.
The town is named after Ben Boyd, a young man who moved here and changed its name following an incident connected to someone from Trenton, Tennessee. This naming has been official since 1883 and locals take pride in their community heritage.
The town has basic services including a small post office, grocery stores, and local eateries that make daily needs easy to handle. Larger shopping centers are nearby, and quiet streets make walking or biking a pleasant way to get around.
Trenton is the hometown of country music singer Easton Corbin, a connection mentioned in local shops and signs throughout town. The old train depot stands as a landmark reminder of when the railroad was vital to the area's trade and travel.
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