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Decatur: Wise County Heritage Museum

Wise County Heritage Museum

Once the home of Decatur Baptist College, the Wise County Heritage Museum is alive with the activity of preserving Wise County's past. Exhibits include a tribute to those who lost their lives and those who survived as Japan's prisoners of war in World War II.

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1602 South Trinity Street
Decatur, Texas
76234

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Phone: 940-627-5586
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Hours & Fees

Mon-Sat 10am-3pm or by appointment. Closed holidays.
$1 adult, $.50 Children (age 5-12).

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