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Decatur, TX
Texas · Wise County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro
Decatur is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,087. Residents earn $71,919 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,087
Population
761/sq mi density
$71,919
Median Income
$37,382 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$426,878 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,471 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,919 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Historic Markers Near Decatur, TX
26 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Decatur, TX.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Depression-Era Projects in Wise County | |
| Captain George W. Stevens | Marker is on North Trinity Street (Farm to Market Road 730) south of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Colonel Absalom Bishop | Marker is at the intersection of West Walnut Street and North State Street, on the right when traveling east on West Walnut Street. |
| East Side Elementary School | Marker is at the intersection of Business Highway 380 and North Arthur Street on Highway 380Business . |
| St. John Missionary Baptist Church | |
| Texas Tourist Camp Complex | Marker is at the intersection of Business U.S. 287 and East Hale Avenue, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 287Business . |
| First National Bank of Decatur | Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street and South Lane Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Wise County Messenger | Marker is at the intersection of South Trinity Street (Farm to Market Road 730) and East Pecan Street, on the left when traveling south on South Trinity Street. |
| Decatur First United Methodist Church | Marker is on South Miller Street north of East Pecan Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| Dr. William Renshaw | 1822 - 1887. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 380 and Renshaw-Beal Road (County Highway 2311), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 380. |
| The Wise County Reunion | Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 51 and Joe Wheeler Park Road, on the left when traveling south on Highway 51. |
| The S. W. Tilghman House | Marker is at the intersection of East Shoemaker Street and South Hill Street, on the left when traveling east on East Shoemaker Street. |
| Gose Trees | Marker is at the intersection of West Walnut Street (Business U.S. 81) and North Lane Street, on the right when traveling west on West Walnut Street. |
| Charles Vernon Terrell | (May 2, 1861 - November 17, 1959). Marker is on North Trinity Street (Farm to Market Road 730), on the right when traveling south. |
| Sand Hill Community | Marker is on County Road 4226 east of County Highway 4127, on the left when traveling east. |
| Episcopal Mission of the Ascension | Marker is at the intersection of South Church Street and East Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street. |
| Old Stone Prison | Marker is at the intersection of East Pecan Street and South Market Street, on the left when traveling east on East Pecan Street. |
| Battle of the Knobs | (Northeast). Marker is on Old Decatur Road, 1.1 miles west of Farm to Market Road 730, on the right when traveling north. |
| Old Campsite of Jesse and Frank James | (Approximately 1 mi. south). Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 380 and Renshaw-Beal Road (County Highway 2311), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 380. |
| Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long | (May 5, 1842 - March 8, 1913). Marker is on County Highway 4226, 0.4 miles east of County Highway 4127, on the left when traveling east. |
| Randolph Vesey | (1832-1908). Marker is on North Trinity Street (Farm to Market Road 730) south of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Decatur Baptist College | Marker is at the intersection of West Charles Street and South Trinity Street, on the left when traveling west on West Charles Street. |
| Wise County Courthouse | Marker is at the intersection of North State Street and West Walnut Street (Business U.S. 81), on the right when traveling north on North State Street. |
| Wise County C.S.A. | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North State Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| Butterfield Overland Stage Line | Marker is on Business U.S. 287 north of West Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Chisholm Trail | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Trinity Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. |