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Named after Texas militia captain, John B. Denton, the city of Denton was founded in 1857. The county seat of Denton County and a bustling city with a population of more than 119,000, Denton is calling your name. Home to two state universities, Denton is a great place to raise a family or start your career as well enjoy the amenities a big city has to offer with the added bonus of friendly neighbors and businesses that will welcome you.
Characterized as a college town, Denton is full of things to do for the whole family as well as students, including great parks and festivals, attractions and historical sites. Known for their great education system, Denton also enjoys an active music scene, one that Paste magazine named “America’s Best Music Scene” in 2008.
Enjoying productive growth in the past few years, Denton was named by Money magazine as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.”
To learn more about Denton, visit their official website: http://www.cityofdenton.com/
The beginnings of Denton the city are closely tied with the beginning of Denton County. Unlike most of its neighbors in North Texas, there are no records of a large Native American population in the area before 1800. William S. Peters of Kentucky first obtained a land grant from the Texas Congress in the mid-18000’s, naming his town Peters Colony and in 1846, the Texas legislature formed Denton County.
Settlers went through two different county seats before finally settling on Denton in 1857, naming both the county and the town in honor of John B. Denton, a lawyer
and minister who was killed in an 1841 Indian fight led by General Edward Tarrant against the Keechi Indians. Incorporated in 1866, Denton’s first mayor was J.B. Sawyer and its growth began.
Denton became a strong center for agricultural and manufacturing trade, with the Texas and Pacific Railroad giving the town its first rail connection. That railroad brought in new people to the area, although in spite of this, Denton didn’t really develop into a strong manufacturing area, but remained more of an agricultural workforce.
Denton’s reputation as a college town began when North Texas Normal College was founded in 1890 (now known as the University of North Texas) and the Girls’ Industrial College (now Texas Woman’s University) in 1903. Growing steadily, their impact on Denton and its economy and culture grew.
Denton’s population grew quickly from 26,844 in 1960 to almost double that in the 1980’s, the growth tied into being so close to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Today, Denton is a thriving area, its downtown area a historic place where development of the famous Fry Street area is an ongoing concern and citizens work towards the preservation of Denton’s history.
To learn more visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denton,_Texas 
Golf
From the 18 hole course at Texas Woman’s University to the Wildhorse Golf Club of Robson Ranch, golfers for all over with enjoy any one of the many courses offered by Denton.
Whether you just want to practice your long game or bring your A game, Denton will have a great golf course for you to play.
For a complete listing of golf courses in Denton and the surrounding area, visit: http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Denton+TX
Courthouse on the Square Museum
Come see one of the most spectacular buildings anywhere and visit the historic exhibits and special collections, including African American Families history and the
Historic Families of Denton County
For more information, visit: http://dentoncounty.com/dept/main.asp?Dept=72&Link=666
Twenty five parks placed conveniently throughout the city offer recreation and fun for every member of the family.
From hiking trails to playgrounds, skate parks to basketball courts, Denton’s parks have just what you need to relax after a hard week at work or school.
For a complete listing of parks and their amenities, please visit: http://www.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=645
With a local and student population of over 150,000 Denton has events throughout the year for young and not so young alike.
Twilight Tunes and Dogs Days of Summer, Cinco de Mayo and the Denton Jazz and Arts Festival are only some of the events that are scheduled for fun. Bring the family, friends and co-workers and fun and have a great time at any of the events!
To learn more, visit: http://www.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=588