Pilot Point in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pilot Point Post-Signal
Photographed by Gary Estep, November 23, 2025
1. Pilot Point Post-Signal Marker
First published as the "Pilot Point Post," this newspaper was established in 1878 by David J. Moffitt (1848-1917) and James T. Jones (1845-1915). In its early years, "The Post" supported the Democratic party and local commerce and opposed the lawless element in town. Between 1888 and 1898 "The Post" merged with "The Mirror" and then with "The Signal" and has operated since then as the "Pilot Point Post-Signal". As Denton County's oldest continuing newspaper, "The Post-Signal" has played a significant role in bringing news to the community and surrounding areas.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4022.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 33° 23.797′ N, 96° 57.599′ W. Marker is in Pilot Point, Texas, in Denton County. It is on East Main Street west of South Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East Main Street, Pilot Point TX 76258, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City of Pilot Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilot Point Church of Christ (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Regarding Pilot Point Post-Signal. The oldest continuously published newspaper in Denton County was established in 1878 in Pilot Point, Texas.
Photographed by Jackson Frye
2. Pilot Point Post-Signal Marker
Photographed by Jackson Frye
3. Pilot Point Post-Signal Marker
Photographed by Jackson Frye
4. Pilot Point Post-Signal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
