McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Beverly-Harris House
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
1. The Beverly-Harris House Marker
Warren Tully Beverly (1857-1903) was a native of Collin County, attending Spring Creek School and Plano Institute. He studied law in the office of Joseph W. Baines, grandfather of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Beverly served as county attorney and later as judge of the 59th district court. In 1886 he built this Victorian house for his family. In 1903 it was sold to Louisa Kirkpatrick Harris. Members of the Harris family lived here until 1960.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 398.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 33° 11.614′ N, 96° 37.337′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of South Parker Street and West Cole Street, on the right when traveling south on South Parker Street. 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: Davis House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Martin House (about 500 feet away); The Howell House (about 500 feet away); William B. Largent House (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
2. The Beverly-Harris House and Marker
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