Trenton, Nova Scotia
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Trenton is a town located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. As of 2001 the population was 2,798.
Adjacent and to the north of New Glasgow, Trenton is the industrial centre of the county and is home to TrentonWorks, a large railway car manufacturing company, as well as a Nova Scotia Power generating station.
The Trenton Forge, located on the TrentonWorks property dates to the 19th century and is one of the largest forges in the world. The town is reputed to be the birthplace of the steel industry in Canada. At one time, Trenton also hosted a glass works and paint plant.