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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

Lake Arlington Golf

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Los Rios Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Chappell Hill Historic District

This lovely country setting in downtown Chappell Hill offers a Visitor's Center in the restored Providence Baptist Church Par...

Lake Athens Fishing Forecast-Tips

At the upper end of Lake Athens their is typically abundant vegetation above the 2495 bridge. At mid-lake their is some timb...