Facts

📍 Region: Prairies and Lakes / City: Decatur

🗓️ Year Built: 1895

🧑‍🎨 Architect: J. Riley Gordon

🏛️ Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival

💎 Unique Details: The courthouse features native pink granite. Intricate details shine throughout—from hand-carved limestone accents to arched windows with sculpted keystones, all crowned by a clock tower layered with cornices and louvered vents.

Why See It?

The town square setting in Decatur is part of the experience. You’re not just seeing the courthouse—you’re stepping into a classic small-town scene with century-old buildings, shops, and local flavor.

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Nearby Highlights

Texaco Petrified Wood Gas Station: Built in 1927 to serve travelers along the Meridian Highway (now US 81), this restored Texaco station—crafted from petrified wood—is a striking slice of vintage roadside America.

_{Gas station along the historic Meridian Highway}

Eagle Mountain Park: Just a 30-minute drive south of Decatur, this scenic park features the Overlook trail, offering great views of Eagle Mountain Lake. The park land was originally acquired to form a state park, but ended up being purchased by the Tarrant Regional Water District — and entry is free.