West Oak Street

Original Denton streets are named for types of native trees in the area.

Original Denton streets are named for types of native trees in the area. The original town was laid out along Elm and Locust Streets with Oak
and Hickory connecting the Square to the railroad. West Oak and West Hickory developed as residents moved away from the noise and effects of trains.

Mounts Street is named for the Mounts family, originally the driveway to reach the Mounts Farm and their two homes, still present on Mounts Street.

Denton Street was originally built as John B. Denton Street to reach the local John B. Denton College at the corner of Gregg and Denton Streets