Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John B. Denton

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 6, 2007

1. John B. Denton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in Tennessee July 26, 1806, came to Texas in January, 1836, as a Methodist circuit rider. Killed in the Village Creek Indian fight May 24, 1841 in what is now Tarrant County. Named for Gen. Edward H. Tarrant who commanded the volunteers. Denton city and county were named for the pioneer lawyer, preacher, soldier of that name.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 2767.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1836.

Location. 33° 12.89′ N, 97° 7.971′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hickory Street and North Locust Street (U.S. 77/377), on the left when traveling east on West Hickory Street. On courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 West Hickory Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. The City of Denton (here, next to this marker); Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (a few steps from this marker); Denton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Denton County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Denton County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sherman Building (about 300 feet away); Site of Lacy Hotel (about 300 feet away); Texas Normal College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

Also see . . . Denton, John Bunyan - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 15, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

John B. Denton Marker to the right of the courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 6, 2007

2. John B. Denton Marker to the right of the courthouse

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

3. John B. Denton Marker

Markers visible in this photo from left to right: Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County, The City of Denton, John B. Denton

John B. Denton Marker and Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

4. John B. Denton Marker and Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,465 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.