McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Aron-Harris House
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020
1. Aron-Harris House Marker
Designed by Putnam Russell, an architect from New York, this house was constructed in 1889 for local merchant Morris Aron and his wife Henrietta. In 1897 the home was purchased by Plummer and Josie Harris and it remained in their family until 1951. The Queen Anne styling features intricate ornamentation and a corner turret with a bell-shaped roof. The interior includes ornate woodwork and marble detailing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 209.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 33° 11.947′ N, 96° 37.245′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is on West Hunt Street near North College Street, on the left when traveling west. 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: Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home (within shouting distance of this marker); J.D. Stiff Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox-Caldwell House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020
2. Aron-Harris House and Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 11, 2023
3. Aron-Harris House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 3. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
