John B. Denton
Born in Tennessee July 26, 1806, came to Texas in January, 1836. As a Methodist circuit rider killed in the Village Creek Indian fight May 24, 1841 in what is now Tarrant County. Named for Gen. Edward H. Tarrant who commanded the volunteers. Denton city and county were named for the pioneer lawyer, preacher, soldier of that name.
33.2148° N, 97.1328° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse Square, corner of Elm and Hickory, Denton
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N The City of Denton Denton
- <0.1 mi NW Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County Denton
- <0.1 mi N Denton County Courthouse Denton
- 0.1 mi NW Denton County Denton
- 0.1 mi N Site of Lacy Hotel Denton
- 0.1 mi NW Texas Normal College Denton