Trenton Ferry Historic District

The Trenton Ferry Historic District is a historic mixed-use urban working class neighborhood in Trenton, New Jersey that is primarily composed of modest row houses, schools, churches, and commercial buildings. The neighborhood has roots in the 18th century but the majority of its fabric dates to the 19th and early 20th centuries. The district has few modern intrusions and has retained its historic character. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2013. It includes 581 contributing buildings and three contributing sites.[3]

Trenton Ferry Historic District
First Baptist Church, built 1858, the graveyard dates to revolutionary times
Trenton Ferry Historic District is located in Mercer County, New Jersey
Trenton Ferry Historic District
Trenton Ferry Historic District is located in New Jersey
Trenton Ferry Historic District
Trenton Ferry Historic District is located in the United States
Trenton Ferry Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by South Broad and Federal Streets, the Delaware River and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in Trenton, New Jersey
Coordinates40°12′36″N 74°45′34″W / 40.21000°N 74.75944°W / 40.21000; -74.75944
Area69 acres (28 ha)
Built1704-1938
ArchitectJohn Notman (architect), Jonathan Doan (architect/builder), Robert Aitkin/William Johnson (builder)
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.13000355[1]
NJRHP No.4789[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 26, 2013
Designated NJRHPApril 4, 2013

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – Trenton Ferry Historic District (#13000355)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places — Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Historic Preservation Office. January 22, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Tvaryanas, Damon; Scott, Douglas; Hunter, Richard (November 26, 2012). "Trenton Ferry Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.