McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. William Taylor Hoard House
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, December 22, 2020
1. Dr. William Taylor Hoard House Marker
Dr. William Taylor Hoard (1873-1945) moved to McKinney in 1898. A dentist and civic leader, he built this house in 1907. Exhibiting elements of the Prairie School, Colonial Revival, and American Foursquare styles of architecture, the home features a Sullivanesque frieze under the eaves, fluted Corinthian columns, fish scale and regular shingled bands, and stained glass transoms. The home remained in the Hoard Family until 1971.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Incise on base: Restored by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Picken
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6167.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 33° 12.025′ N, 96° 37.101′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Lamar Street and North Benge Street, on the right when traveling east on West Lamar Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waddill-Morris Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church of McKinney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heard-Craig House (about 600 feet
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Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, December 22, 2020
2. Dr. William Taylor Hoard House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
