Multiple Carvings - Decatur, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 33° 14.093 W 097° 35.356
14S E 631439 N 3678213
First of several Bois d'Arc trees that have been carved.
Waymark Code: WM15T20
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2022
Views: 1
Historical Marker at base:
"Remnant of Bois d'Arc hedge which encircled the log cabin of Stephen M. Gose (1824-77), early justice of the peace, blacksmith, and leader of Methodist church, who came to Texas from Missouri in 1859. The spiny trees, planted 1861, served as a barrier against prowling Indians"
This first tree is topped by a cardinal and a raven. The side has a buffalo, and as you circle the tree there is an American Indian, and then an Indian shield.
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Artist's Name: Unknown
Approximate size/height: 6'
Type of wood: Bois d'Arc
Other type: Not listed
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