Decatur, TX
Music connected to Decatur
About Decatur
- • Singer-songwriter Pat Green, known for Texas country music, hails from Decatur.
- • The First State Bank, a vital community institution, was founded in Decatur.
- • Its position as a county seat and agricultural hub cemented Decatur's early importance.
- • Decatur once had a thriving opera house that hosted traveling shows and events.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Decatur's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1857 for Stephen Decatur, a naval hero, it incorporated in 1858.
- • With a population of about 7,000, it is smaller than many Texas county seats.
- • Sitting at 1,112 feet, the elevation offers a view of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture and related services are primary economic drivers in Decatur.
- • Decatur offers a feeling of small-town charm and a strong sense of community.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, a short drive away, have won five Super Bowl titles.
- • Decatur High School's football team has a rich history of district championships.
- • The area's geology includes formations from the Pennsylvanian and Permian periods.
- • The city is part of the Trinity River watershed.
- • White-tailed deer are common in the surrounding area.
- • Post oak and blackjack oak trees are prevalent in the area's woodlands.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Wichita.
- • The Butterfield Overland Mail route passed through the area in the late 1850s.
- • The Wise County Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival structure, was completed in 1895.
- • US Highway 81/287 runs through Decatur, connecting it to major cities.
