Trenton

Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913. The city is part of the Delaware Valley and the Greater New York City Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census, Trenton was the 10th largest municipality in the state, having lost 490 residents (a decrease of 0.6%) from the 2000 Census, when the population was 85,403 and the city was the ninth-largest in the state. Trenton dates back at least to June 3, 1719, when mention was made of a constable being appointed for Trenton, while the area was still part of Hunterdon County. Boundaries were recorded for Trenton Township as of March 2, 1720, a courthouse and jail were...