Trenton
Dade County, GA
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population, households) and 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (income, homeownership).
Dade County's Only Incorporated City
Trenton is the county seat and the only incorporated municipality in Dade County, first settled in the 1830s as 'Salem' and renamed Trenton in 1841, formally incorporated in 1854. It sits in Lookout Valley between Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain.
Trenton serves as the small commercial and government hub for Dade County, and is widely marketed as the gateway town to nearby Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Why Buyers Choose Trenton
Photo: Dade Dude, CC0An 1926 brick building on the town square, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Trenton is the county seat and commercial hub closest to the park, though its address is in nearby Rising Fawn.
Home to the county courthouse, administrative offices, and the Dade County School District's central offices.
“Trenton — real, local expertise.”
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Trenton Parks
- Playgrounds
- Basketball court
- Ball fields
- Paved walking trail
- Pool
- Pavilions
Trenton Schools
- Dade Elementary School
- Davis Elementary School
- Dade Middle School
- Dade County High School
School assignments are based on home address, not neighborhood name, and can change. Contact the Dade County School District directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property. Choice Homes makes no representation regarding school quality or enrollment eligibility.
Trenton FAQ
Yes — Trenton is the only incorporated city and the county seat of Dade County, Georgia.
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