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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

Tierra Verde Golf Club

In the gentle rolling hills of southwest Arlington lie 18 holes of fabulous golf. Each hole of this magnificent layout has fi...

Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum

This small, but rich, museum focuses on the history and culture of the Czech people, and to assist the public in understandin...

Canyon Creek Country Club

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

Fairfield Lake Park

There are campsites with water (most on the lakefront); campsites with water and electricity; a hike-in primitive camping are...

Texas Pioneer Trail

Columbus is one of many pivotal points along the Texas Pioneer Trail covering Washington, Fayette, Colorado and Austin counti...