DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

DENTON, TX

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The Denton County Historical Foundation (DCHF) is a non-profit organization based in Denton, Texas, dedicated to preserving the history of Denton County and educating the public about its rich cultural heritage. Founded in 1969, the organization operates several historic sites and museums throughout the county, including the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, the Bayless-Selby House Museum, and the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center.

The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum is located in the historic Denton County Courthouse, which was built in 1896 and restored in the 1980s. The museum features exhibits on the history of Denton County and its people, including Native American artifacts, early settler tools and household items, and displays on local businesses and industries.

The Bayless-Selby House Museum is a restored Victorian-era home built in 1898, which showcases the lifestyle of a wealthy family during the turn of the 20th century. The Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center is a 2,900-acre nature preserve that offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and educational programs on the flora and fauna of the area.

The DCHF also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual fundraiser, tours of historic sites, and educational programs for school groups and community organizations. The organization is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to carry out its mission of preserving and sharing the history of Denton County.

DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DENTON TX. US MID #8404801549

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Denton County Courthouse (Denton, Texas) Historical marker for the old Denton County Courthouse in downtown Denton, Texas. The plaque states:

Built 1896-97. Fifth courthouse for Denton County. First was at Alton, second at Pinckneyville. Third (in Denton) was burned in crime charged to a member of the Sam Bass Gang of outlaws. Walls are native limestone; columns, Burnet County marble. Architecture is free combination of Victorian styles, with French second empire pavilions, fanciful ogival domes. Architect was W. C. Dodson; contractor Tom Lovell is said to have built Utah Capitol. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1970

Contact DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
110 W HICKORY STREET
DENTON
TX
76201-4116

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DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID #	8404801549
Name	DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	752012683
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201109
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.214538, -97.132691
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 121 US Census Tract: 021100 US Census Block: 1009