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

Frederick Douglas Moore

(1875-1953)

Photographed by Joe Lotz, October 13, 2024

1. Frederick Douglas Moore Marker

Inscription. Moore, a highly respected African-American citizen of Denton, had a successful career in education. He became the principal of the Fred Douglass School in 1915. Known for his character, integrity, and perseverance, he helped African-American students obtain a better education. In 1948, he was honored at the dedication of the Fred Moore Park. The Fred Moore School was named for him in 1949. He served the Denton Community and Southeast Denton Area well.

Erected 2018 by Denton County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 33° 12.498′ N, 97° 7.39′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of Wilson Street and Bailey Street, on the left when traveling east on Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 736 Wilson St, Denton TX 76205, 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,

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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: St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Frederick Douglas Moore (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); First Methodist Church of Denton (approx. 0.6 miles away); John B. Denton (approx. 0.7 miles away); The City of Denton (approx. 0.7 miles away); Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Soldiers (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).

View of marker within Fred Moore park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Lotz, October 13, 2024

2. View of marker within Fred Moore park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.