Trenton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along North Dakota Highway 1804 southwest of the city of Williston, the county seat of Williams County.[2] Its elevation is 1,900 feet (579 m).[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 58853.[4] The community lies 220 miles north-west of Bismarck. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
Trenton | |
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Census-designated place | |
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Coordinates: 48°4′14″N 103°50′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Dakota |
County | Williams |
Area | |
• Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
• Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 488 |
• Density | 466.09/sq mi (179.98/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 58853 |
Area code | 701 |
FIPS code | 38-79460 |
GNIS feature ID | 1032516 |
In July 2013, An Amtrak Empire Builder train collided with a bulldozer 9 miles (14 km) west of Trenton, killing the operator. [5]
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2020 | 488 | — | |
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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Trenton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
It is within the Eight Mile School District.[8]
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County seat: Williston | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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