Denton, Texas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington), is the 188th most populous city in the United States. Denton is the home of the University of North Texas, one of the leading jazz education schools in the nation, as well as Texas Woman’s University.
Now recognized as the cultural hub for the region, Denton was founded by Kentuckian William S. Peters in the mid-1800s via a land grant from the Texas Congress, the legislature for the Republic of Texa. It was eventually named after John B. Denton, a preacher, lawyer and soldier killed in a battle with the Keechi Indians.
Denton is located in the northeast of Texas and enjoys a subtropical climate, with hot summers, cool winters and little snowfall. With a population of 141,541, Denton boasts a thriving multicultural community with many attractions, including;
- The annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
- The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
- The 35 Denton Music Festival
- Denton County African American Museum
- The Murchison Performing Arts Center
- The Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park
While not strictly a college town due to its size, the influence of the universities on Denton life cannot be missed, particularly evident in Denton’s thriving independent music scene, a scene recognized in 2008 by the New York Times Paste Magazine as the best in the US.
Denton has also produced acclaimed talent such as Norah Jones, Snarky Puppy and continues today as a breeding ground for musicians.
Texas sucks
Texas is a GREAT state.. How about listing the problems.. (Or..would your post, be addressing their POLITICS, hmm?).
I have been to MANY cities and townships, including Denton. Great people, great food, and tourism.
Yes, Texas is the #1 State of Freedom. I hope to get back there one day…. Proud to have lived there for almost 30 yrs. (“got there as soon as I could”).
Why? I want to know since I’m planning my retirement in Texas.. please?
No, Texas is one of the great states in the US. I love Texas as much as i love the United States of America. If you don’t like it, Leave it. Problem solved.
Texas, no. Denton absolutely. I’ve lived all over the state. Dentons street signs should say stick enima tube here.
Why don’t you evaluate Castle Rock, Colorado for town of the day? We are awesome and have the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo going on right now.
Loved this!!! I just love history. First from New Mexico where I was born and raised a d now history of Texas where I now live.
If you think Texas sucks Jim leave or don’t come. To each their own.
Amen Victoria.
I’ve lived all over this great country and at 91 years of age ,I can honestly say that Texas is the best all’round place .
***** (5 Stars)
Jim must be from California
I only lived in Texas as a little girl. My dad got me to go there because he said they had wooden sidewalks and horses in the street. I believed him. All I remember is brown grass in the summer and green grass in the winter. Most of my family have moved to Texas,I stay in MO.
Ken mabye Jim just wants a politically level ground for all humans.