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Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of the City of Trenton, IL

Date: May 20, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History


RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IL -- (Extensions of Remarks - May 20, 2005)

SPEECH OF
HON. JOHN SHIMKUS
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005
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Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 150th Anniversary of the establishment of the City of Trenton.
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This past weekend, the City of Trenton celebrated the establishment of their city. In 1818, William Lewis and his brother-in-law, A.W. Casad of Trenton, New Jersey located Lewis' farm at the location where the city now stands. A few years later, in 1825, the first church congregated with others soon to follow.
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In 1853 the area found itself in need of a Post Office, which was given the name of Trenton. On May 14, 1855, Trenton, Illinois was established. Less than a year later, on February 16, 1856, the Villiage of Trenton was chartered with Joseph Hanke as the first Mayor. A little over 30 years later, on September 20, 1887, Trenton was incorporated as a City.
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In 1955, the year of its centennial, with a population of 1,400, the City of Trenton was given the nickname, the ``Friendly City'', and went on, in 2003, to receive the Governor's Hometown Award.
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Today, the City of Trenton has grown to a city of 2,700 citizens under the current Mayor, Robert Louis Koentz.
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Here's to the City of Trenton and all who reside there.

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