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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Trenton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Trenton and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Trenton:
    • 34.499823, -90.865392
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Trenton
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Trenton ...

We found 40 communities that share the name Trenton.

Within Arkansas, the name Trenton is unique.

Beyond Arkansas, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 38 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jackson County
      • This Trenton is located in Jackson County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the east of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Trenton.
    • California
      • Sonoma County
      • This Trenton is located in Sonoma County and lies 1,787 miles [2,875.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Trenton.
    • Florida
      • Alachua County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Trenton [Alachua County].
      • Gilchrist County
      • This Trenton is located in Gilchrist County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilchrist County community of Trenton.
    • Georgia
      • Dade County
      • This Trenton is located in Dade County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the east of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dade County community of Trenton.
    • Illinois
      • Clinton County
      • This Trenton is located in Clinton County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Trenton.
    • Indiana
      • Blackford County
      • This Trenton is located in Blackford County and lies 513 miles [825.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blackford County community of Trenton.
      • Randolph County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Trenton [Randolph County].
    • Iowa
      • Henry County
      • This Trenton is located in Henry County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the north of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Trenton.
    • Kansas
      • Kingman County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Trenton [Kingman County].
      • Labette County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Trenton [Labette County].
      • Miami County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Trenton [Miami County].
      • Saline County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Trenton [Saline County].
      • Shawnee County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Trenton [Shawnee County].
    • Kentucky
      • Todd County
      • This Trenton is located in Todd County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Todd County community of Trenton.
    • Louisiana
      • De Soto Parish
      • This Trenton is located in De Soto Parish and lies 241 miles [387.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the De Soto Parish community of Trenton.
      • Ouachita Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Trenton [Ouachita Parish].
    • Maine
      • Hancock County
      • This Trenton is located in Hancock County and lies 1,374 miles [2,211.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Trenton.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Trenton is located in Baltimore County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Trenton.
    • Michigan
      • Wayne County
      • This Trenton is located in Wayne County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Trenton.
    • Minnesota
      • Freeborn County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Trenton [Freeborn County].
    • Mississippi
      • Smith County
      • This Trenton is located in Smith County and lies 176 miles [283.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Trenton.
    • Missouri
      • Grundy County
      • This Trenton is located in Grundy County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grundy County community of Trenton.
    • Nebraska
      • Hitchcock County
      • This Trenton is located in Hitchcock County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hitchcock County community of Trenton.
    • Nevada
      • Lander County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lander County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Trenton.
    • New Jersey
      • Mercer County
      • This Trenton is located in Mercer County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Trenton.
    • New Mexico
      • Curry County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Curry County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Curry County community of Trenton.
    • New York
      • Oneida County
      • This Trenton is located in Oneida County and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Trenton.
    • North Carolina
      • Jones County
      • This Trenton is located in Jones County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km]<1> to the east of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Trenton.
    • North Dakota
      • Williams County
      • This Trenton is located in Williams County and lies 1,150 miles [1,850.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of Trenton.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Trenton lies 1,666 miles [2,681.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Trenton is located in Butler County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Trenton.
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Trenton [Jefferson County].
    • Ontario
      • This Trenton lies 969 miles [1,559.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Schuylkill County
      • This Trenton is located in Schuylkill County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Trenton.
    • South Carolina
      • Edgefield County
      • This Trenton is located in Edgefield County and lies 518 miles [833.6 km]<1> to the east of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgefield County community of Trenton.
    • Tennessee
      • Gibson County
      • This Trenton is located in Gibson County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Trenton.
    • Texas
      • Fannin County
      • This Trenton is located in Fannin County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<1> to the west of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fannin County community of Trenton.
    • Utah
      • Cache County
      • This Trenton is located in Cache County and lies 1,248 miles [2,008.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cache County community of Trenton.
    • Wisconsin
      • Pierce County
      • This Trenton is located in Pierce County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km]<1> to the north of the Trenton that is located in Phillips County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Trenton.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Trenton ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Blackfoot
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackfoot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackfoot
    • Blackfoot is located in Phillips County
  • Hicks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
    • Hicks is located in Phillips County
  • Hicksville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicksville
    • Hicksville is located in Phillips County
  • Hugo ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hugo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hugo
    • Hugo is located in Phillips County
  • Kingtown
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingtown
    • Kingtown is located in Phillips County
  • Lakeview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Phillips County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 349 people
  • Maple Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Corner
    • Maple Corner is located in Phillips County
  • Marvell
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvell
    • Marvell is located in Phillips County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 884 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marvell <5>
  • Pilgrims Rest
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Rest
    • Pilgrims Rest is located in Phillips County
  • Poplar Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
    • Poplar Grove is located in Phillips County
  • Walnut Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Corner
    • Walnut Corner is located in Phillips County

How Far From Trenton to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Trenton to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Trenton and extending to:

  • Helena, which is the Seat of Phillips County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Trenton to Helena, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Little Rock, which is the State Capital of Arkansas, lies 81 miles [130.4 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 822 miles [1,322.9 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 47 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,668 miles [10,731.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,392 miles [11,896.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,267 miles [8,476.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Trenton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Trenton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Trenton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.4998, Longitude: -90.8654       In this case, the coordinates for Trenton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Trenton could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Trenton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Trenton to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 316.258 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.411 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.798 degrees.









 

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