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Attraction: Bois d' Arc: Texas Historical Marker
County: Bowie
City: DeKalb
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The Bois d' Arc is a common tree in East Texas. A strong wood, but also bendable, it was used in early Texas fences, building foundations, ox-yokes, and paving blocks.

This marker is located at US 82 West of Roy's Cafe, by a 153-year old Bois d’ Arc tree that has won Texas champion of its species.

   
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