Welcome
To Trenton
Southern Illinois'
Best Kept Secret
Trenton is a rural-residential community located about 15 miles
Northeast of Scott Air Force Base on U.S. Highway 50, five miles North of Interstate
64, eight miles south of Interstate 70, and only 35
minutes from downtown St. Louis. The community offers a rural living environment with all
of the advantages of metropolitan life. You can relax in a country setting without the
hustle and bustle of the city and yet within minutes enjoy the many advantages of the
city, at your fingertips. (A Regional and City Map can be found by clicking
"Map!")
For a little flair of Trenton's origins, click Early History.
A Good Place to Visit - A Nice Place to Work - and A Great Place to Live !
There is a wide variety of housing available- - from new modern homes to
those of historical significance. New residential areas offer the latest in construction
and style while those interested in tradition can select an older home with plenty of
character. Multi-family dwellings are available in new modern apartments or units
converted from single family dwellings.
The consolidated Wesclin school district serves the community through
two elementary schools in Trenton and a junior-senior high school complex about three
miles south of town on Highway 160. Bus service is provided. The school district has
ranked well above state and national averages on standardized tests over the past several
years, and offers an excellent curriculum. A Catholic high school is located within a
ten-minute drive. For continuing education, there are two community colleges within 20
miles and three four-year colleges with graduate programs within about 25 miles. Closest
to Trenton, and of historical interest is McKendree College, located seven miles to the
west. This college is the oldest liberal arts school in Illinois.
Trenton is a religiously diverse community, with five Protestant
churches and one Catholic church in town. Residents can choose from a number of civic
groups from Scouts to Veteran's organizations. All of these organizations actively support
the community.
First United Methodist Church
220 N. Main 224-7364
1 West 4th Street 224-7555
New Life Christian Center
555 N. Monroe 224-9901
St. John United Church of Christ
21 North Walnut 224-9828
St. Mary Catholic Church
215 West Kentucky 224-9335
843 West Broadway 224-7581
Recreation
Trenton boasts a beautiful community park with a swimming pool, covered
pavilions, lighted baseball diamonds, playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, soccer
fields and basketball courts. Golfing enthusiasts will be pleased to note eight public
golf courses within thirty minutes of town. Nearby Carlyle Lake offers 26,000 acres of
water with excellent boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, camping and picnic facilities.
Medical Facilities
Two Dentists offices, a general practitioner, and a chiropractor all are
located in Trenton. Two hospitals are within ten minutes driving time, and St. Louis and
its excellent medical care facilities are only a short drive away.
Public Services
Trenton offers a public library, full-time police protection, complete
fire protection, disaster emergency services and other traditional city services. Trenton
is linked to the 911 emergency service, dispatched through Clinton County Sheriff's Office
located in the county seat of Carlyle.
Ambulance Service
(non-emergency) 224-9221
City Clerk 224-7323
Fire Department
(non-emergency) 224-9009
Police
(non-emergency) 224-9226
Emergency Management Services
224-7575
Trenton Public Library 224-7662
118 East Indiana Street
Businesses
A variety of businesses and restaurants in Trenton are available to
serve your needs. Nearby communities offer a wide range of shopping, dining,
entertainment, and employment opportunities. "Mall" shopping is easily
accessible, as St. Clair Square is less than a 30-minute drive away.
Prepared and distributed by:
Trenton Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 37 Trenton,
Illinois 62293
