The Town of Trenton has always been known as an industrial center and is located along the east side of the East River, north of the Town of New Glasgow. An early name for the area was Smelt Brook. The Town name was eventually changed to Trenton after Trenton, New Jersey, by Harvey Graham in 1882. Trenton was incorporated as a town in 1911.
French Point is located at the mouth of the French River, along the east side, across from Burying Ground Point. It is referenced as French Head on the Crown Land Grant map.
The 1878 Panoramic View of New Glasgow Map provides a unique panoramic view in a south-east direction looking across the East River towards the Aberdeen Business area from the West side of town. It also includes many local landmarks. Find out how to download or view this historic map online …
In this 1878 Pictou County map, you can see that the county was once divided into 3 regions: Pictou (western portion), Egerton (central region), and Maxwelton (eastern portion).
Find out how to download or view the 1878 Pictou County Map online …