Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank of Decatur

Photographed by James R. Murray, April 22, 2010

1. First National Bank of Decatur Marker

Inscription. This financial institution was organized in 1883 by Decatur bankers Dan Waggoner, Henry Greathouse, and other pioneer businessmen. Waggoner's son, W. T. Waggoner (b. 1854), a prominent Texas cattleman and oilman, served as bank president from 1904 until his death in 1934. His sound leadership enabled the bank to survive the Depression and become a leader in developing the Wise County area. Located on Decatur's town square for over eighty years, the First National Bank moved to this site in 1966.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

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

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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.

Photographed by James R. Murray, December 30, 1899

2. First National Bank of Decatur Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023

3. First National Bank of Decatur Marker

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 1,209 times since then and 41 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.