Trenton, Georgia
Trenton is a city of 2,123 people in Dade County, Georgia, founded in 1854.
Why visit Trenton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cherokee Falls, Hemlock Falls, Dade County Courthouse and Cloudland Canyon State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Trenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Trenton
Trenton () is a city and the only incorporated municipality in Dade County, Georgia, United States, and as such, it serves as the county seat. The population was 2,195 at the 2020 census. Trenton is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Trenton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Hemlock Falls
Waterfall · 3.1 mi
Waterfall in Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia, USA
Museums and landmarks1
Dade County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Cloudland Canyon State Park
Park · 2.8 mi
State park in Rising Fawn, Georgia, USA
Restaurants and cafes9
History
Founded in the 1830s, the area was originally known as Salem. In 1839 Salem was designated the seat of the newly formed Dade County. It was renamed Trenton in 1841. The present name is a transfer from Trenton, the state capital of New Jersey.
From the History section of Trenton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Trenton
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chickamauga 2 Sw (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dade County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marion County Airport-Brown Field (APT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Chattanooga Valley 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Lookout Mountain 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Fairview 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Chickamauga 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Bridgeport 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Rossville 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Lakeview 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- East Ridge 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Chattanooga 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TrentonGaPostOffice, DwayneP, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dade County Courthouse in Trenton, GA, Dade Dude, CC0
- Sand Mountain, viewed from Trenton, Georgia, Thomson200, CC0
- Dade County Courthouse in Trenton, Georgia, USA, DwayneP, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cloudland waterfall 1, Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- Cloudland Waterfall 2, Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- El Rancho Court (187062825), Brent Moore from Smyrna, TN, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS062-E-150881 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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