Trenton

/ˈtrɛntən/ noun

Definition

The capital city of New Jersey, located along the Delaware River.

Etymology

Named after William Trent, an English merchant who owned land there in the 1600s; the city was established in 1679.

Kelly Says

The famous phrase 'The die is cast' echoes the site of the Battle of Trenton in 1776, where George Washington made a daring night crossing of the icy Delaware River on Christmas—a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.

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