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Historic Denton Square. The statue is an archway which stands in front of the courthouse,
complete with a confederate soldier on top and two separate water fountains on either side of the
installation.
Whether or not the fountains were originally meant to be segregated when it was erected
in 1918 is still debated today, however the plaque located on the statute does not make any
reference to them.
While the statue is controversial for obvious reasons, Dentonites opinions about the piece
are split.
Plenty of people, mainly students, are very upset about it, said Jacob Romee, president
of College of Dems group on campus. A lot of people are for it and against it. Romee went on
to explain how the statue was built during the Jim Crow era and stands for more than what it
[The statue] was erected during a segregated time, not the 1860s, Romee said. It gives
a strong feeling of not being welcome in an area where a large part of Dentons shopping and
Some students feel so strongly that they outcry hate for the statue. Vice president of the
College of Dems Kendra Bowens said that it is a horrible and awful thing.
That statue is a reminder of what it stood for with its two fountains, Bowens said.
Even though the student population feels strongly against the installation, Denton
residents and community activists are the ones blazing the trail for the addressal of the statue.
It reminds me of a time which was not good for me and my fellow [colored] people,
Hudspeth has attempted to relocate the statue since 1990 when he first approached the
city of Denton with his complaint about the piece. Since his original plight, Hudspeth now is
now focusing on adding in more pieces to the square instead of relocating the original.
I am persuading the county commissioner to add some more historical items to the
square, Hudspeth said. Were looking at indian, hispanic and even more white history being
added.
Hudspeth explained that the statue will continue to haunt him and his heritage, but for
in Denton and show them some real history, something they can be proud of.
The city is still addressing the statue and a small campaign has been founded by the
College of Dems group to help support Hudspeth in gaining a following to approach the city
council.