Denton County, Texas
Encyclopedia
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Texas
. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat
is Denton
. The county and the city are both named for John B. Denton
, who was a preacher, lawyer, and soldier. It was founded in 1846.
, the county has a total area of 958 square miles (2,481.2 km²), of which 889 square miles (2,302.5 km²) is land and 69 square miles (178.7 km²) (7.24%) is water.
Denton County sits atop a portion of the Barnett Shale
, a geological formation believed to contain large quantities of natural gas
. The County has benefited from tax revenue related to gas drilling and production, though complaints have arisen that many of the rural roads in the area (which were never designed to handle the heavy equipment used in gas drilling) have been destroyed by drilling companies.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 432,976 people, 158,903 households, and 111,391 families residing in the county. The population density
was 487 people per square mile (188/km²). There were 168,069 housing units at an average density of 189 per square mile (73/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.73% White
, 5.86% Black
or African American
, 0.59% Native American
, 4.03% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 5.56% from other races
, and 2.19% from two or more races. 12.15% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 158,903 households out of which 39.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 37.00% from 25 to 44, 19.00% from 45 to 64, and 5.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $58,216, and the median income for a family was $69,292 (these figures had risen to $68,624 and $83,477 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,835 versus $31,639 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $26,895. About 4.10% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.'
Denton County ranked twenty-ninth on the US Census Bureau's list of fastest growing counties between 2000 and 2007, with a 41.4% increase in population. Denton County along with other Texas Counties has one of the nation's highest property tax rates. In 2007, it was #26 for property taxes as percentage of the homes value on owner occupied housing.
† only a small part of the city extends into Denton County
while parts of the following districts fall within the county:
The following colleges serve Denton County:
U.S. state
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of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Denton
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
. The county and the city are both named for John B. Denton
John B. Denton
John Barnard Denton was a Methodist Episcopal Church minister, lawyer, soldier, and political candidate for whom both Denton County, Texas and the city of Denton, Texas were named...
, who was a preacher, lawyer, and soldier. It was founded in 1846.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 958 square miles (2,481.2 km²), of which 889 square miles (2,302.5 km²) is land and 69 square miles (178.7 km²) (7.24%) is water.
Denton County sits atop a portion of the Barnett Shale
Barnett Shale
The Barnett Shale is a geological formation located in the Bend Arch-Fort Worth Basin. It consists of sedimentary rocks of Mississippian age in Texas...
, a geological formation believed to contain large quantities of natural gas
Natural gas
Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
. The County has benefited from tax revenue related to gas drilling and production, though complaints have arisen that many of the rural roads in the area (which were never designed to handle the heavy equipment used in gas drilling) have been destroyed by drilling companies.
Major highways
Interstate 35
Interstate 35EInterstate 35E (Texas)Interstate 35E , an Interstate Highway, is the eastern half of Interstate 35 where it splits to serve different cities in Texas. I-35 splits into two branch routes, I-35W and I-35E at Hillsboro. I-35E runs north for , maintaining I-35's sequence of exit numbers. It runs through Dallas before...
Interstate 35WInterstate 35W (Texas)Interstate 35W , an Interstate Highway, is the western half of Interstate 35 where it splits to serve different cities in Texas. I-35 splits into two branch routes, I-35W and I-35E at Hillsboro. I-35W runs north for , carrying its own separate sequence of exit numbers. It runs through Fort Worth...
- President George Bush TurnpikePresident George Bush TurnpikeThe President George Bush Turnpike is a 45.1-mile toll road running generally east–west through the northern suburbs of Dallas, Texas, United States. It is named for George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States...
U.S. Highway 77
U.S. Highway 377
U.S. Highway 380
State Highway 114
State Highway 121
Loop 288Texas State Highway Loop 288Loop 288 is a state highway within the city limits of Denton, Texas. On the north side of town, the loop runs next to the C. H. Collins Athletic Complex. Despite its name, Loop 288 does not make a complete circuit, running instead around the north, east and southeast sides of the city...
Adjacent counties
- Cooke CountyCooke County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 36,363 people, 13,643 households, and 10,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 15,061 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
(north) - Grayson CountyGrayson County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families residing in the county. The population density was 118 people per square mile . There were 48,315 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
(northeast) - Collin CountyCollin County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 580 people per square mile . There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 230 per square mile...
(east) - Dallas CountyDallas County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile . There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi...
(southeast) - Tarrant CountyTarrant County, TexasTarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 1,809,034. Its county seat is Fort Worth. Tarrant County is the sixteenth most populous county in the United States and the third most populous in Texas. The county is named in honor...
(south) - Wise CountyWise County, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 48,793 people, 17,178 households, and 13,467 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 19,242 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile...
(west)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 432,976 people, 158,903 households, and 111,391 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 487 people per square mile (188/km²). There were 168,069 housing units at an average density of 189 per square mile (73/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.73% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 5.86% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.59% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.03% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.56% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.19% from two or more races. 12.15% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 158,903 households out of which 39.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 37.00% from 25 to 44, 19.00% from 45 to 64, and 5.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $58,216, and the median income for a family was $69,292 (these figures had risen to $68,624 and $83,477 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,835 versus $31,639 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $26,895. About 4.10% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.'
Denton County ranked twenty-ninth on the US Census Bureau's list of fastest growing counties between 2000 and 2007, with a 41.4% increase in population. Denton County along with other Texas Counties has one of the nation's highest property tax rates. In 2007, it was #26 for property taxes as percentage of the homes value on owner occupied housing.
Cities and towns
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Denton, Texas The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex... DISH, Texas DISH is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The town had an estimated population of 218 as of July 1, 2009, according to the United States Census Bureau. This community, established in June 2000, was originally named Clark... Double Oak, Texas Double Oak is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,179 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Double Oak is located at .... Elizabethtown, Texas Elizabethtown, once known as Bugtown, is a ghost town located about fifteen miles southwest of Denton in Denton County, Texas, United States. The town derived its original name from the adjacent Elizabeth Creek.-History:... Flower Mound, Texas Flower Mound is a town in Denton and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and a suburb of Fort Worth and Dallas. Its population was 50,702 at the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 census, and 64,669 at the 2010 Census. The town derives its name from the prominent mound located in the southern... Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and... † Frisco, Texas Frisco is an affluent city in Collin and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas and a rapidly growing suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 Census, 116,989 people were living in Frisco up from 33,714 in the previous census. Frisco was the fastest growing city in the United States in 2009, and also... † Hackberry, Texas Hackberry is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 544 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hackberry is located at... Haslet, Texas Haslet is a city in Denton and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas, settled between 1880 and 1883. The population was 1,517 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Haslet is located at .... † Hebron, Texas Hebron is a town in Collin and Denton counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 874 at the 2000 census.For the last 10 years, Hebron has deannexed large portions of its territory to neighboring communities , to be annexed by those communities instead... Hickory Creek, Texas Hickory Creek is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States; located 45 minutes north of downtown Dallas. The population of Hickory Creek has grown from 219 at their incorporation in 1963 to the 2005 census of 3,044... |
Highland Village, Texas Highland Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, a suburb of Dallas hugging the south side of the far western branch of Lewisville Lake. As of the 2000 census the city population was 12,173, though the 2006 projection by the U.S. Census Bureau puts the city's population at 15,738... Justin, Texas Justin is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,891 at the 2005 census.-History:In 1848, approximately 70 followers of the French utopian socialist Etienne Cabet arrived in what is now Justin to found an Icarian community. The attempt failed.Contrary to popular belief,... Krugerville, Texas Krugerville is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 903 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Krugerville is located at .... Krum, Texas Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,979 at the 2000 census. It is estimated that over 3,000 people live in Krum today.-Geography:Krum is located at .... Lake Dallas, Texas Lake Dallas is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,166 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lake Dallas is located at .... Lakewood Village, Texas Lakewood Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 342 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lakewood Village is located at .... Lewisville, Texas Lewisville is a city in Denton County in the U.S. state of Texas. The 2010 United States Census placed the population at 95,290 within . The city also includes of Lewisville Lake.... Lincoln Park, Texas Lincoln Park is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 517 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lincoln Park is located at .... Little Elm, Texas Little Elm is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 3,646 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the city total had jumped to 25,898... Northlake, Texas Northlake is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 921 at the 2000 census. Despite the name, it is located west of Lake Grapevine .-Geography:Northlake is located at .According to... Oak Point, Texas Oak Point is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,747 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Oak Point is located at .... |
Pilot Point, Texas Pilot Point is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,538 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pilot Point is located at .... Plano, Texas Plano is a city in the state of Texas, located mostly within Collin County. The city's population was 259,841 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Texas and the 71st most populous city in the United States. Plano is located within the metropolitan area commonly referred to as... † Ponder, Texas Ponder is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 507 at the 2000 census. Local legend holds that Bonnie and Clyde either robbed the Ponder State Bank, or attempted to rob it, only to discover it had gone broke the week before. However this is not listed in the Barrow... Prosper, Texas Prosper is a town in Collin and Denton counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,097 at the 2000 census.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,097 people, 678 households, and 589 families residing in the town. The latest 2009 census brought Prosper to a population of... † Roanoke, Texas Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The population is currently 7,900.The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the legendary golfer who resided in the community... Sanger, Texas Sanger is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,534 at the 2000 census. The 2006 population was 6,200. -Geography:Sanger is located at .... Shady Shores, Texas Shady Shores is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Shady Shores is located at .... Southlake, Texas Southlake is a city in northeast Tarrant and southeast Denton counties, Texas. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 26,575. A suburb of Fort Worth and Dallas, Southlake is known for exemplary public schools, Southlake Town Square, and Carroll High School's 7-time state champion football... † The Colony, Texas The city is bordered on the west by Lewisville Lake and Lewisville, Texas, on the north and east by Frisco, Texas and on the south by Carrollton, Texas and Plano, Texas... Trophy Club, Texas Trophy Club is an affluent town located in Denton and Tarrant Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a wealthy northern suburb of the city of Fort Worth and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 8,024 at the 2010 Census... Westlake, Texas Westlake is a town in Denton and Tarrant Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population is 702 as of the 2010 United States Census.The area known as Westlake was originally settled in 1847 by Charles and Matilda Medlin with about 20 other families. In the mid-twentieth century, now-Westlake... † |
† only a small part of the city extends into Denton County
Education
The following school districts lie entirely within Denton County:- Argyle Independent School DistrictArgyle Independent School DistrictArgyle Independent School District is a public school district based in Argyle, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Argyle High School...
- Aubrey Independent School DistrictAubrey Independent School DistrictAubrey Independent School District is a public school district based in Aubrey, Texas .In addition to Aubrey, the district also serves the city of Krugerville and a portion of Cross Roads....
- Denton Independent School DistrictDenton Independent School DistrictDenton Independent School District, sometimes shortened to Denton ISD, is a school district based in Denton, Texas. The district covers all or parts of the following cities – Denton, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Cross Roads, Double Oak, Lincoln Park, Oak Point, and Shady Shores...
- Lake Dallas Independent School DistrictLake Dallas Independent School DistrictLake Dallas Independent School District is a public school district based in Lake Dallas, Texas .In addition to Lake Dallas, the district serves the town of Hickory Creek as well as portions of Corinth and Shady Shores....
- Lewisville Independent School DistrictLewisville Independent School DistrictLewisville Independent School District is a 127-square mile school district based in Lewisville, Texas covering all of Lewisville, The Colony, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and Double Oak as well as portions of Plano, Carrollton, Frisco, Hebron, Coppell, Grapevine and Argyle.The...
- Little Elm Independent School DistrictLittle Elm Independent School DistrictLittle Elm Independent School District is a public school district based in Little Elm, Texas .In addition to Little Elm, the district serves the cities of Lakewood Village and Hackberry as well as a portion of Oak Point....
- Ponder Independent School DistrictPonder Independent School DistrictPonder Independent School District is a public school district based in Ponder, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:...
- Sanger Independent School DistrictSanger Independent School DistrictSanger Independent School District is a public school district based in Sanger, Texas .In addition to Sanger, the district serves the unincorporated community of Bolivar....
while parts of the following districts fall within the county:
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School DistrictCarrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School DistrictCarrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is a school district based in Carrollton, Texas .The district covers most of the cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch and parts of Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving...
(very small part only) - Celina Independent School DistrictCelina Independent School DistrictCelina Independent School District is a public school district based in Celina, Texas .In addition to Celina, the district serves a portion of Weston...
(very small part only) - Era Independent School DistrictEra Independent School DistrictEra Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Era, Texas .The district is located in southwestern Cooke County and extends into a small portion of northern Denton County....
(very small part only) - Frisco Independent School DistrictFrisco Independent School DistrictFrisco Independent School District is a public school district based in Frisco, Texas .The district covers portions of the cities of Frisco, Little Elm, McKinney, and Plano, as well as unincorporated land in Denton and Collin counties....
- Krum Independent School DistrictKrum Independent School DistrictKrum Independent School District is a public school district based in Krum, Texas .Located in Denton County, a very small portion of the district extends into Wise County....
- Northwest Independent School DistrictNorthwest Independent School DistrictNorthwest Independent School District is a public school district based in far north Fort Worth, Texas . It is named for its location in northwest Tarrant County, though it also serves portions of Denton County and Wise County....
- Pilot Point Independent School DistrictPilot Point Independent School DistrictPilot Point Independent School District is a public school district based in Pilot Point, Texas .Located in Denton County, portions of the district extend into Cooke and Grayson counties....
- Prosper Independent School DistrictProsper Independent School DistrictProsper Independent School District is a public school district based in Prosper, Texas . Located in Collin County, a portion of the district extends into Denton County.P.I.S.D...
(very small part only) - Slidell Independent School DistrictSlidell Independent School DistrictSlidell Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Slidell, Texas .Located in Wise County, a portion of the district extends into Denton, Cooke, and Montague counties...
The following colleges serve Denton County:
- University of North TexasUniversity of North TexasThe University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
- Texas Woman's UniversityTexas Woman's UniversityTexas Woman's University is a co-educational university in Denton, Texas, United States with two health science center branches in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas...
- North Central Texas CollegeNorth Central Texas CollegeNorth Central Texas College is a community college serving Cooke County, Denton County, and Montague County, Texas. NCTC operates four campuses, the main campus in Gainesville, campuses in Corinth, Bowie, and a branch campus in Graham....
In popular culture
- Denton County is referenced in Bowling for SoupBowling for SoupBowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994...
's single, "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)Ohio (Come Back to Texas)"Ohio " is a song by Texas band Bowling for Soup, released as a single from their album A Hangover You Don't Deserve. The singer's girlfriend leaves him after meeting another man named Leyland at the bank...
". - Contrary to popular belief, The City of Denton, TX is not where Brad proposes to Janet in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"; the movie takes place in fictional Denton, OH (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/plotsummary). For a brief time in the early 1990s, a billboard mimicking the "The Home of Happiness" billboard in the first scene of the movie in the churchyard was in place along I-35 north of the city that said the same thing, erected each year before Halloween.
- The Mountain GoatsThe Mountain GoatsThe Mountain Goats is an American indie rock band formed in Claremont, CA by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle himself, despite the plural moniker....
2000 record All Hail West TexasAll Hail West TexasAll Hail West Texas is an album by the Mountain Goats. After the slight increase in production values on 2000's The Coroner's Gambit, All Hail West Texas is the last Mountain Goats album on which all the songs were recorded on John Darnielle's trademark Panasonic RX-FT500 boombox.The album is...
opens with the song "The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton".
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Denton County, Texas
External links
- Denton County government's website
- Headlines about Denton County from The Dallas Morning News
- Denton County entry in the Handbook of TexasHandbook of TexasThe Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
Online at the University of TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin... - Denton County Texas Almanac Page
- Historic Denton County materials, hosted by the Portal to Texas History.
- Captain John B. Denton, preacher, lawyer and soldier. His life and times in Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas by Wm. Allen., published 1905, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
- A Guide to Things to Do and See in Denton County
- Denton County on DentonWiki