WISE COUNTY
By Khushi Khandelwal
County Background
Wise County is in North-Eastern Texas. It is 923 sq. miles. Wise County is considered to be in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its county seat is Decatur.
County Courthouse
The Wise County Courthouse was completed in 1896 and still stands as a landmark to all of the county and surrounding area. The Courthouse was built 3 times!
County Land
Approximately 40 percent of the total area is quality farmland, and 60 percent is forest and grazing land.
It's quite a good area to farm,is quiet and peaceful, and a great way to meet the kind and generous Texans there!
Why Wise County is the best
Wise County is a place where you meet peace/quiet, beautiful landscapes, great people, and I swear by all what is dear do me, that you will be proud to be a Texan!
Recognition
A special shout out to the following people who have contributed to this project by providing the best information:
- Brenda Rowe
- Sherry Lemon
- the Wise County Historical Museum.