Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Normal College
Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
1. Texas Normal College Marker
At this site, on the second floor of a hardware store, 70 students enrolled for the first session of Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute, September 16, 1890. The students included 28 Creeks from Indian territory. The city of Denton provided classrooms for the faculty of five under president Joshua C. Chilton, an educator with previous experience and training in Ohio and Indiana.
In 1891, the school moved to a building at the present site of North Texas State University.
This marker dedicated on 75th Anniversary of the University.
Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5265.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1889.
Location. 33° 12.941′ N, 97° 8.028′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elm Street and East Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on North Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 N Elm 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. Denton County (within shouting distance of this marker); 1927 Denton City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Denton County Courthouse (about 300
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Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
2. Texas Normal College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
