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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Decatur, TX

Richland Chambers Lake Birding

Richland Chambers Lake is an excellent place for birders with fall and winter being the best time to see ducks, geese,Ba...

Oak Creek Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Diamond Oaks Country Club

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

River Legacy Living Science Center

The Living Science Center offers a wide range of interactive environmental education exhibits, living aquaria and terria. Gui...