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Denton County

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Carrollton

Settlers from Carrollton, Illinois, and at least one from Carrollton, Maryland, built a camp in 1844 near the present site of today's Farmers Branch Elementary School, but hostilities forced a…

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Cities

Cities in Denton County

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Roanoke

In Denton County, the first settlement was on the original land grant of Travis Wright…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Pilot Point

Pilot Point was settled near the site of a large post oak grove which was…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Denton

Established 1857, the seat of Denton County was named for John B. Denton, pioneer lawyer,…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

The Colony

The Colony is located in the fastest-growing area of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, just…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Lewisville

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Events

Upcoming Events

Sep
26–27
Pirate Days of Texas
The Colony
Oct
24
Annual Festival at the Switchyard
Carrollton
Oct–Nov
29–1
Annual Western Heritage Cowboy Gathering & Trade Show
Denton