Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Decatur
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1794.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 33° 14.072′ N, 97° 35.334′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street and South Lane Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 West Main Street, Decatur TX 76234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gose Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Absalom Bishop (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wise County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Wise County C.S.A. (about 600 feet away); Chisholm Trail (about 700 feet away); Wise County War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Captain George W. Stevens (about 700 feet away); Randolph Vesey (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 3. submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.