Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gose Trees
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 24, 2021
1. Gose Trees Marker
Remnant of bois d'arc hedge which encircled the log cabin of Stephen M. Gose (1824-77), early Justice of the Peace, blacksmith, and leader of Methodist church, who came to Texas from Missouri in 1859. The spiny trees, planted 1861, served as a barrier against prowling Indians.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2231.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 33° 14.091′ N, 97° 35.356′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 West Walnut 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. First National Bank of Decatur (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Absalom Bishop (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wise County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Wise County C.S.A. (about 700 feet away); Chisholm Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain George W. Stevens
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 24, 2021
2. Gose Trees Marker
At some point, the trees were cut down and the stumps used to create the wood carvings seen in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
