Trenton

ILLINOIS

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Welcome to

Trenton, Illinois

A quiet place to raise a family with unparalleled access
to the amenities of St. Louis and Carlyle Lake

2,695

Population

Clinton

County

10 min

to I-64

Carlyle

Lake Nearby

ABOUT OUR CITY

A Great Place to Call Home

Trenton, Illinois (Pop. 2,695) is situated in western Clinton County. Conveniently located 10 minutes from Interstate 64, Trenton is a short drive from Downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base, and many other major Metropolitan St. Louis destinations.

The City of Trenton provides a quiet location to raise a family, while offering unparalleled access to the amenities of large cities, and recreational opportunities at nearby Carlyle Lake.

Whether you are looking for a place to call home, open a business, or are just visiting, we thank you for your interest in the City of Trenton!

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YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

City Council Meetings

City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at City Hall. If a holiday falls on that day, the meeting will be held the following Tuesday.

The Mayor serves as chief executive officer and is elected to a four-year term. The City Council consists of two Aldermen elected from each of the City’s three Wards.

Mayor Dave Smith

Elected April 2025
Term expires April 2029

City Hall

14 West Broadway
Trenton, IL 62293

Contact Us

Phone: (618) 224-7323
Mayor: ext. 120

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Trenton, Illinois

A quiet place to raise a family with unparalleled access to St. Louis and Carlyle Lake.