Denton, Arkansas

Denton, Arkansas was a village in Lawrence County. It is currently uninhabited and its only remains are the Bethel Cemetery where former residents were buried.

History

In 1830, Denton was founded. It was one of the first unincorporated communities in Lawrence County. About ten years later, the New Hope Baptist Church of Denton was established. In 1954 the church was disbanded. In 1979, Everett Moore and Loma Moore were the last inhabitants to move away. 32 years later, in 2011, it was added to the national register of historic places.

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