Denton Essential Info
Overview
Denton is a city in Texas. It is a college town which forms the northern tip of what is known as the Golden Triangle, the other two points being Dallas and Fort Worth, approximately equidistant to the southeast and southwest.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
85 °F
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Fun Facts
- The city of Denton ws named after John B. Denton, a preacher and lawyer who was killed in 1841 during a skirmish with Kichai people.
- Founded in 1901, Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a public university in Denton. Men have been admitted to TWU since 1972.
- Phyllis George, an actress, former sportscaster, and Miss America 1971, was born in Denton
Popular Foods
- Spicy Polenta with Vegetarian Chili
- Smoked Salmon Bruschetta