Crime Conspiracy

The emergence of the Ku Klux Klan in North Texas coincided with the campaign to forcibly remove residents of Quakertown. Despite numerous denials posted to the Denton Record Chronical, Dallas and Denton County became a mecca for the KKK during the 1920s. According to the article, “The Ku Klux Klan,” posted to the Disappearing Black Denton website, the reach of the KKK was deep and vast. Allegedly, numerous public institutions were instrumental in protecting and carrying out the Klan’s schemes; from the local paper, to county officials, and law enforcement.

Several articles, reports, and documents state that the KKK played a part in the migration and destruction of Quakertown. For example, as indicated on the website dentoncountyhistoryandculture.com, Will Hill publicly sued the city in order to stop the relocation of Quakertown. However, Mr. Hill later dropped the suit in response to the threat of violence to protect his family.

Several instances listed in the Disappearing Black Denton article tell a story of a community ravaged by racial violence through complicit actions of county-level law enforcement. The article continues to map out the alleged collusion between city and government officials with the KKK through the use of a detailed chart naming some of the key conspirators.