Trenton
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kwashnak
N 32° 31.080 W 092° 08.112
15S E 581224 N 3598183
By Levee wall at Trenton St & Clairborne St., West Monroe
Waymark Code: WM8Y9T
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dh2000dh
Views: 4

Trenton

The first steamboat came into this area in 1819. Soon after, Trenton became the most important cotton shipping center on the Ouachita River. It was incorporated in 1870. IT lost its importance soon after the railroad bridge across the River at Monroe went into service in 1882.

Erected by the Louisiana Tourist Development Commission, 19_5
Marker Name: Trenton

Marker Type: Roadside

What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State

Parish: Ouchita

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Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed

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