William Trent House, Trenton

Name: William Trent House
Address: 15 Market St, Trenton, 08611-2147, United States
Telephone: +1 609-989-3027

#8 among attractions in Trenton

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Georgian architecture

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The William Trent House is a historic building located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1719 for William Trent and is the oldest building in Trenton. He founded the eponymous town, which became the capital of New Jersey. It has served as the residence for three Governors. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970, for its significance as an example of Early Georgian Colonial architecture. ()

Built: 1719 (305 years ago)Coordinates: 40°12'46"N, 74°45'57"W

Address

15 Market StDowntown TrentonTrenton 08611-2147 United States

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+1 609-989-3027

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William Trent House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trenton Thunder Ballpark, Sun National Bank Center, New Jersey State House, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Trenton Thunder Ballpark, Trenton
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Trenton, New Jersey, the Trenton Thunder Ballpark is a quintessential American experience, offering the timeless charm of baseball to locals and tourists alike. This beloved ballpark is the cornerstone of the city's sports culture, where the...
0.4 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sun National Bank Center, Trenton
11 min walk • The Sun National Bank Center, an impressive arena nestled in the historic city of Trenton, New Jersey, stands as a beacon of entertainment and community gatherings. With its versatile space and dynamic atmosphere, this center has become a hub for a wide array of...
0.6 miNW
Historic state edifice with guided tours
New Jersey State House, Trenton
15 min walk • The New Jersey State House is located in Trenton and is the capitol building for the U.S. state of New Jersey. Built in 1792, it is the third-oldest state house in continuous legislative use in the United States; only the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis and the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond are older.
0.7 miN
Church
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Trenton
18 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, also known simply as St. Mary’s Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Along with the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold, it is the seat of the Diocese of Trenton.
~1940 ftSW
Bridge
Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Trenton
10 min walk • The Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge is one of three road bridges connecting Trenton, New Jersey with Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Opened on December 1, 1952, it carries U.S. Route 1 and is owned and operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, History museum, Theater
Trenton War Memorial, Trenton
11 min walk • Trenton and Mercer County War Memorial-Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building, known as the Trenton War Memorial, is located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1930 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1986. It was designed by Louis S.
0.6 miN
Church
St. Michael's Church, Trenton
17 min walk • Established in 1703, St. Michael's Church in downtown Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, is a founding parish of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Its present building located at 140 North Warren Street was built in 1747–1748, and was renovated in 1810 and 1847–1848.
0.6 miNE
City hall
Trenton City Hall, Trenton
16 min walk • Trenton City Hall is located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The white marble building was built in 1907 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978. The building contains murals by American painter Everett Shinn.
~950 ftSW
Bridge
Lower Trenton Bridge, Trenton
5 min walk • The Lower Trenton Toll Supported Bridge, commonly called the Lower Free Bridge, Warren Street Bridge or Trenton Makes Bridge, is a two-lane Pennsylvania through truss bridge over the Delaware River between Trenton, New Jersey and Morrisville, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
0.5 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Old Barracks Museum, Trenton
13 min walk • The Old Barracks Museum, also known just as the Old Barracks, is a historic building located at 101 Barracks Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.
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Church
Trenton Friends Meeting House, Trenton
16 min walk • Trenton Friends Meeting House is a historic Quaker meeting house at 142 E. Hanover Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. The Trenton Quaker Meeting House dates back to 1739. It was occupied by the British Dragoons in 1776, and by the Continental Army later in the Revolutionary War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is William Trent House open?

William Trent House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to William Trent House?

Nearby attractions include Lower Trenton Bridge, Trenton (5 min walk), Morrisville–Trenton Railroad Bridge, Trenton (9 min walk), Sacred Heart Church, Trenton (9 min walk), Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Trenton (10 min walk).

How to get to William Trent House by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Trent House:

Light rail

Hamilton Avenue • Lines: River Line (14 min walk)
Trenton • Lines: River Line (18 min walk)

Train

Trenton (19 min walk)