Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Sherman Building
101-103 North Elm
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
1. The Sherman Building Marker
Situated on the last of the public square lots sold in January 1857, the Sherman Building rises from the rubble to commemorate the site's prominent history as the place from which "The Great Fire of 1860" originated. After Mr. J.M. Smoot's store was reduced to ashes, the site became home to a large dry goods store and then, subsequently, housed several business firms, one of which belonged to one of Denton's most prestigious businessmen and elected officials, J.M. Blount. The brick building at the 101 site was constructed around 1880, making it one of the first brick buildings in Denton. These two buildings were joined in the 1920s, giving the appearance of a single structure. In September 1994 another fire razed the structures on both lots. This new building salutes the architecture and sense of community that evolved from those businesses of yesterday.
Erected 1997 by Denton Historic Landmark Commission (HLC).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1857.
Location. 33° 12.883′ N, 97° 8.029′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of North Elm Street and West Hickory Street, on the right when traveling
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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 War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus Theatre (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); The City of Denton (about 300 feet away); John B. Denton (about 300 feet away); Denton County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Texas Normal College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Soldiers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
2. An additional Sherman Building Marker
Sherman Building
Built 100 years after the historic Denton County Courthouse by Mr and Ms. Robert E. Sherman, it is dedicated to their parents:
Major General Olinto Mark Barsanti, USA and Aletha Howell Barsanti
Dr. Robert Clyde Sherman and Elizabeth Pinkerton Sherman
whose contributions to country, community, children and generations that follow are more lasting than brick and mortar.
Robert Frank Sherman - Bette Barsanti Sherman
James R. Kirkpatrick, Architect - David Duffield, General Contractor
Constructed 1996-1997
Built 100 years after the historic Denton County Courthouse by Mr and Ms. Robert E. Sherman, it is dedicated to their parents:
Major General Olinto Mark Barsanti, USA and Aletha Howell Barsanti
Dr. Robert Clyde Sherman and Elizabeth Pinkerton Sherman
whose contributions to country, community, children and generations that follow are more lasting than brick and mortar.
Robert Frank Sherman - Bette Barsanti Sherman
James R. Kirkpatrick, Architect - David Duffield, General Contractor
Constructed 1996-1997
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
3. The Sherman Building
The markers are on the front of the building, seen here to the right in this view. The markers are hidden behind the building's columns.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then and 113 times this year. Last updated on November 2, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
