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About Trenton, NC

Trenton is a tiny county seat in eastern North Carolina, home to just over 300 people but serving as Jones County's government center. Located along US Highway 58, it's about 45 miles southeast of Kinston and 35 miles northwest of New Bern. Most visitors arrive via US 58 from Interstate 40 or connect from US 17 along the coast. The 1907 courthouse remains the town's most notable landmark and oldest continuously operating courthouse in the county.

Where is Trenton, NC on the map?

Trenton, NC is in United States, at 35.064, -77.355 - about 15 km south of Cove City, NC.

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The closest airport to Trenton, NC is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 42 km (about 35 min by car). Other airports nearby: Albert J Ellis Airport.

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