John B. Denton - Denton, TX
N 33° 12.889 W 097° 07.972
14S E 674008 N 3676654
A 1936 Texas Centennial Marker is at the final resting place of John B. Denton on the courthouse square in the city bearing his name, and it notes that he was killed in an 1841 "Indian fight."
Waymark Code: WM14XWY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2021
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John Bunyan Denton didn't live to see the county or the city that bear his name. A slab of concrete with "Jno. B. Denton" covers the grave, which is protected by a fence. The Centennial Marker serves as a headstone, and it reads:
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 was killed in what is now Arlington, TX. He was originally buried near the mouth of Oliver Creek, near its confluence with Denton Creek (in today's Denton County), but was disinterred some years later by John S. Chisum and reburied on Chisum's ranch near Bolivar, TX. In 1901, Denton was disturbed one final time, as his remains were brought to the courthouse square and placed to rest.
Type of Death Listed: Killed by something
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Killed in the Indian Creek Village Fight
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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