Trenton, Illinois

About Trenton

Trenton, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois, home to 2,656 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Trenton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,413 residents per square mile.

📰 Trenton News Today

• Schedule - Wesclin Warriors (Trenton, IL) Soccer 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
• JaLayne Renee Lionberger Obituary Apr 4, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Apr 4
• Likely tornado damages homes in Trenton, downs power lines in Clinton County - Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat · Apr 27
• Paul Miller Obituary (2026) - Trenton, IL - Kalmer Memorial Services Legacy obituary · Jun 22
• Kimberly Ann Deters Obituary Feb 11, 2026 Nordike Funeral Home · Feb 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Trenton Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Trenton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Trenton

• Dairy King — american
• Hanks Bowl Restaurant — burger
• Kain Tayo — filipino
• Mexico on Main — mexican
• Pizza Market — pizza
• Trenton House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Trenton

• Nuthouse Park reviews ★
• St. Mary's Playground reviews ★
• Trenton Community Park reviews ★
• Trenton Nature Park reviews ★
• Trenton Tumbleweeds Garden · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Trenton

• Trenton Elem School
• Wesclin Middle School
• Wesclin Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Trenton

🏘️ Nearby Communities