The city of Trenton, Missouri is the county seat of Grundy County. The community was settled in 1834, and was initially known as Lomax Store for the J.S. Lomax General Store on the bluff above the Thompson Branch of the Grand River. The town was renamed Bluff Grove shortly before becoming the county seat, and was renamed again in 1842, when it took its current name. In 1869, the Chicago and Suothwestern Railroad extended its track to Trenton and, in 1890, Avalon College moved from Avalon to Trenton due to its proximity to the railroad. By 1900, the college had fallen on hard times financially, and was threatened with closure. George McAnelly Miller and Walter Vrooman attempted to turn the school around, renaming it Ruskin College, for the Utopian Socialist writings of John Ruskin. They then attempted to purchase the major businesses in town, hoping to create a model Utopian town, an idea that collapsed when town residents resisted the Utopian business model. Trenton Junior College was established there in 1925, and is now North Central Missouri College. Surrounding communities include Brimson, Dunlap, Edinburg, Farmersville, Hickory Creek, Laredo, Melbourne, and Tindall. Kansas City is ninety-four miles southwest of Trenton.
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Located on Highway 65 North, in Trenton, Missouri, the facility includes thirty-four guest accommodations, including suites. Directions and a map showing the location of the motel are offered, along with its rates, contacts, and online reservations.
http://www.countryhomeinn.com/
Composed of three nearby facilities, the Main Museum Building, the Baker School Building, and the Annex Building, the museum complex is located in Trenton, Missouri. Each of its buildings, exhibits, genealogical resources, photographs, and museum hours are featured.
http://www.grundycountymuseum.org/
North Central Missouri College
Previously known as Trenton Junior College, NCMC is a community college in Trenton, Missouri with satellite campuses in Maryville and Bethany. Its academic and alumni programs are highlighted, along with its admissions policies, financial aid programs, and library information. Applications may be completed online.
http://www.ncmissouri.edu/
Working to promote commercial, industrial, and community growth, and to facilitate community cooperation, the non-profit organization is made up of business owners an others in the Trenton, Missouri region. Membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events is published to the site.
http://www.trentonmochamber.com/
The Trenton, Missouri movie theater is situated on Oklahoma Avenue. Currently showing movies are highlighted, along with upcoming productions, showtimes and prices. Movie trailers are included, along with a calendar of special events and contacts.
http://www.trentoncinema.com/
Established in 1864, the Trenton, Missouri newspaper has been published daily since 1881, offering local and regional news, reports, and public notices, as well as a historical archive. Subscription, advertising, and contacts are included.
http://republican-times.com/
The Trenton, Missouri R-IX public school system offers a PK-12th grade, as well as a technology program, through a high school, middle school, elementary, and preschool campus, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, menus, a sports calendar, and board agendas.
http://www.trentonr9.k12.mo.us/
The official web site for the City of Trenton offers schedules for council meetings, building board meetings, agendas, minutes, and public notices. Other resources include utility rates and forms, community development opportunities, available buildings and sites, and administrative contacts.
http://www.trentonmo.com/
