Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Lacy Hotel
Photographed by Gary Estep, January 20, 2026
1. Site of Lacy Hotel Marker
Restored Marker
Charles Christian Lacy (1816 - 70) moved with wife Sarah (Brown) from Kentucky to Texas, 1854; platted Denton townsite, 1855; had what is thought to have been city's first hotel, existent 1858-82, at this site. Before he gained fame as bandit, Sam Bass worked here briefly as a livery stable boy.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6966.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 33° 12.939′ N, 97° 7.956′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of West Oak Street and North Locust Street, on the right when traveling west on West Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 W Oak 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: Denton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Denton County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (about 300 feet away); John B. Denton (about 300 feet away); The City of Denton (about 300 feet away); Texas Normal College (about 400 feet away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Soldiers (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
2. Site of Lacy Hotel Marker
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
3. Site of Lacy Hotel and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 20, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
