| Marker Number |
2767 |
| Atlas Number |
5121002767 |
| Marker Title |
John B. Denton |
| Index Entry |
Denton, John B. |
| Address |
|
| City |
Denton |
| County |
Denton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
673897 |
| UTM Northing |
3676772 |
| Subject Codes |
Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; religious leaders; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Courthouse Square, corner of Elm and Hickory, Denton |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text |
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. |
