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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.
Denton, John B. is a historical marker in Denton, Denton County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2148, -97.1328 near Denton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Denton, City of (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Edna Westrbook Trigg in Denton County, Denton County Courthouse, and Denton County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121002767. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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