Denton

History

Denton was established in 1871 when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Daniel M. Denton, the original owner of the town site. Denton was incorporated in 1913. In 1930, a fire burned down many buildings in the village, creating an even worse environment for the already-struggling businesses following the stock market crash a year prior.

Geography

Denton is located at (40.739530, -96.844914). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

Largest nearby schools

• LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
  High · LINCOLN · 2,196 students · 14.4:1 ratio
• SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
  High · LINCOLN · 2,171 students · 19.9:1 ratio
• LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
  High · LINCOLN · 1,929 students · 16.6:1 ratio
• SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
  Middle · LINCOLN · 1,136 students · 16.2:1 ratio
• IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL
  Middle · LINCOLN · 890 students · 14.8:1 ratio
• ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · LINCOLN · 863 students · 15.7:1 ratio
• PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  Middle · LINCOLN · 834 students · 12.4:1 ratio
• ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · LINCOLN · 762 students · 16.2:1 ratio