McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Taylor House

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020

1. Taylor House Marker

Inscription.

Built in the 1860s, the structure originally stood across the street from the site. It was sold in 1868 to Armistead Joshua Taylor (1840-1888), a cabinet maker. He married Tabatha Jane Scott, daughter of Collin County pioneer Preston Scott. The tailors operated the house as an in for traveling salesman or drummers. Because overnight lodging was available for 25¢, it was called the Two-Bit Taylor House. Owned by that family until 1933, it was moved here in 1976.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6211.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 33° 11.672′ N, 96° 36.779′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It can be reached from South McDonald Street north of Anthony Street, on the left when traveling north. The house and marker are in the Chestnut Square Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Faires House (a few steps from this marker); The Dulaney Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Dulaney House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel at Chestnut Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace of Rebekah Baines Johnson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Collin County Prison (approx. ¼ mile away); 1911 McKinney Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.

Taylor House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020

2. Taylor House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.