Trenton was established in 1824 as a county seat for the newly created Gibson County. The site was initially home to a trading post known as "Gibson-Port" that was operated by Thomas Gibson, a brother of the county's namesake, Colonel John Gibson.Fred M. Culp, "Gibson County," Tennessee Encyclopedia, March 1, 2018. The city is named for Trenton, New Jersey.
Trenton was established in 1824 as a county seat for the newly created Gibson County. The site was initially home to a trading post known as "Gibson-Port" that was operated, by Thomas Gibson, a brother of the county's namesake, Colonel John Gibson.Fred M. Culp, "Gibson County," Tennessee Encyclopedia March 1, 2018. The city is named for Trenton, New Jersey.