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Decatur, Texas

Selected as the townsite and seat of Wise County 1856, Decatur was first known as Taylorsville. The famous Butterfield Overland Mail Route passed through town in the mid-1800s. Decatur is the site of the trial and hanging of five Peace Party conspirators in 1862.

Fishing and camping north off F.M. 730 on Black Creek Lake is available in the Caddo National Grasslands.

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Things to do near Decatur, TX

Old Fort Graham

A U.S. military post was established in 1849 at Fort Graham. As the line of settlement moved westward, the need for the fort ...

River Ridge Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Masonic Cemetery

Located on Old Chappell Hill Road on the Chappell Hill's west side, this scenic cemetery contains grave sites of heroes from ...

Pine Forest Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...