Discover Texas Social

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In 1856 the Texas Legislature established Wise County and directed that a county seat be placed within five miles of the center.  Absolam Bishop, the "father" of  Decatur, was charged with locating and laying out the plans. Bishop, loving the outlay of McKinney, decided to copy its plan and use it for Decatur.  The city was laid out and originally named Taylorsville after Gen. Zachary Taylor.  Bishop, however, did not approve of the name.  He was indifferent to Gen. Taylor's Whip party affiliation and in beginning of 1858 had the name changed to Decatur after naval hero Stephen Decatur. 

The first post office and school were established in 1857.  The town began to flourish and in the early 1860s the first of four courthouses was erected.  The late 1860's saw the creation of new stores.  Ranchers and herders would come in off the Chisholm Trail to grab supplies.

It was in this time that Texas Social started its journey. With the demand of the Chisholm Trail the  original building was created as a Blacksmith Shop for all of the passing horses. Maintaining the original beams in the building, it has withstand the winds of time as it continues to serve the local community. Now where Cowboys, Businessmen, Wagons and travelers shared their time; Texas Social shares the same Texas hospitality with your special event.