Decatur, Texas
Decatur is a city of 7,426 people in Wise County, Texas, founded in 1854.
Why visit Decatur
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Plaza Cinema IV, Waggoner Mansion and Wise County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Decatur
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Decatur
Decatur is a city in and the county seat of Wise County, Texas, United States. Part of the Dallas metropolitan area, it had a population of 6,538 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Decatur, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks32
Waggoner Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Decatur, Wise County, Texas
1005 East Main Street, Decatur
Wise County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic place in Decatur, Wise County, Texas
Administration Building, Decatur Baptist College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic place in Decatur, Wise County, Texas
Texas Tourist Camp
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Decatur, Wise County, Texas
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20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes32
Family Meal Neighborhood Eatery food truck
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
1880 US 87 Business
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
201 West Main Street, Decatur
Verona Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
201 North Highway 287, Decatur
20 more on the map.
History
Wise County was established in 1856, and Taylorsville (in honor of Zachary Taylor) was made the county seat.
Absalom Bishop, an early settler and member of the Texas Legislature, opposed naming the town after a Whig Party member, and in 1858, arranged to have the name changed to Decatur, in honor of naval hero Stephen Decatur.
In 1857, a post office was opened, and the first school was established in 1857. In the early 1860s, a courthouse was erected.
From the History section of Decatur, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship15
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
800 West Mulberry Street, Decatur
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Medical City Decatur Outpatient Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
2000 South FM 51, Decatur
Map of Decatur
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 2.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 73°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Decatur (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wise County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-09: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Boyd 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Bridgeport 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Alvord 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Rhome 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Aurora 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Chico 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Briar 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Newark 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Ponder 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Springtown 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Decatur, TX City Hall IMG 6799, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Decatur June 2018 25 (Episcopal Church of the Resurrection), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 28 (Wise County Heritage Museum - Decatur Baptist College), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 26 (Wise County Heritage Museum - Woody Cabin), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 27 (Wise County Heritage Museum - Decatur Baptist College), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Baptist Church, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 14 (Old Stone Prison), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 19 (S. W. Tilghman House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 16 (Wise County Messenger), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 15 (Decatur Visitor Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 24 (Texas Tourist Camp), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 23 (Texas Tourist Camp), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 01 (Wise County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 21 (Texas Tourist Camp), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 22 (Texas Tourist Camp), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Block of Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 04 (W Main Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 05 (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 02 (Wise County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 06 (N State Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Businesses in Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 07 (Wise County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wise County Courthouse, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 18 (Decatur Chamber of Commerce), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Restaurants and shops in Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 17 (The Shop), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 08 (Two Eighty Seven at the Majestic), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 03 (N Trinity Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 09 (Corner Place - Masonic Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas 2, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 10 (W Walnut Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Commercial block in Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops in Courthouse Square, Decatur, Texas, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur June 2018 11 (Wise County Adult Probation - Rogers Hospital), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waggoner1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Texas Tourist Camp2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Decatur Baptist College1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oenothera suffulta 639822671, saltyhiker, CC BY 4.0
- BrandonGillTownHall, Noah3500, CC BY-SA 4.0
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