McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Calvin Rhea House
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
1. James Calvin Rhea House Marker
James Calvin Rhea (1837-1925) came to Texas from Tennessee in 1855. He and his brother, W.A. Rhea, built a gristmill in the Collin County community that became known as Rhea Mills. Built about 1890 by John W. Hamilton, this home features Eastlake style elements in its wraparound veranda, ornamental woodwork, and sunburst panels. The home remained in the Rhea family until 1956. A Civil War Veteran, Rhea and his wife Mary are buried nearby in Pecan Grove Cemetery.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
Incise on base: Restoration completed by Harry E. and Rebecca Sue McKillop
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places
1988
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6195.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 33° 12.237′ N, 96° 37.256′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of North College Street and West Lela Street, on the left when traveling north on North College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this
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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: Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Estes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peters Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); John S. and Rachel W. Heard House (approx. Ό mile away); Fox-Caldwell House (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. William Taylor Hoard House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waddill-Morris Homesite (approx. 0.3 miles away); J.D. Stiff Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
2. James Calvin Rhea House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
