Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First University Building
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
1. First University Building Marker
On this site in 1891, the city of Denton erected a building to be leased to President Joshua C. Chilton, for the use of the privately owned Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute, which he had opened the year before in a business building downtown. The 10-acre campus became state property in 1901. President Chilton's college thus was forerunner of North Texas State University. The old Normal building was struck by lightning and burned, 1907. This marker is dedicated on the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the university.
Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6964.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 33° 12.859′ N, 97° 8.89′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of South Avenue B and West Hickory Street, on the left when traveling south on South Avenue B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1417 W Hickory Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masters Hall (about 700 feet away); Terrill Hall (about 700 feet away); Library Building (about 800 feet away); Administration Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Orchestra and Music Halls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evers House
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Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
2. First University Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
