Near Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Preskitt Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
1. Preskitt Cemetery Marker
The land around this site was deeded to the trustees of the Lee School Community, one of whom was M. W. Preskitt, in April 1885. In August of the following year, the Lee School trustees deeded half that parcel to County Judge W. W. Brady for a burial ground. The earliest marked grave in the cemetery is that of infant Pearl Hobbs, who was born and died in June 1890. The families buried in the cemetery are among the first farm owners and families living in the community in the 1870s and 1880s. Early school trustee James W. Haynes, a Union Army veteran, is interred here, as are many other military veterans. The cemetery was once associated with a Baptist Church, which was torn down about 1930. At the dawn of the 21st century there were 172 known graves, 27 unmarked, on the property.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12332.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1885.
Location. 33° 12.356′ N, 97° 38.602′ W. Marker is near Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. It is on Preskitt Road 0.3 miles south of Hlavek Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2952 Preskitt Rd, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Salem Freewill Baptist Church (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sam Woody's Cabin (was approx. 3˝ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 30, 2026
2. Preskitt Cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
