Trenton is located in Wayne County and is part of the Downriver collection of communities. It was named after a type of limestone mined from its local quarry.  

Trenton was founded in 1834 by Abram Caleb Truax, who acquired a large portion of land in Michigan Territory after the War of 1812. He is responsible for the city's first church, general store, and sawmill. 

The city was home to the Detroit Cleveland Steamboat Company, which made Trenton a major center for the steamboat and shipbuilding industry, like several of its neighboring communities. 

Trenton was incorporated as a city in 1929. Its economy is currently dependent on the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant and the Trenton Channel Power Plant. 

We found resources in Trenton to help you find some essentials on your wedding checklist, including wedding venues, caterers, photographers, and wedding entertainment. You can have your wedding at TV's Grand Event, which is located in Trenton's Historic Grand Hotel. They offer full-service catering and can create a custom menu for your special day. 

In your free time you can go boating at Elizabeth Park Marina, enjoy the athletic fields and picnic facilities at one of Trenton's 16 parks, or visit the Trenton Historical Museum. 

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