John B. Denton

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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.

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Location Description Courthouse Square, corner of Elm and Hickory, Denton

Marker # 2767

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)

Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; religious leaders; military topics

Latitude, Longitude 33.215886, -97.134038

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