McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Collin County Farm
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2021
1. Collin County Farm Marker
As early as 1858 Collin County had a system for providing relief to its indigent citizens. This property was acquired in 1886 and became known as the County Farm. Structures were built over the years to house the residents, who helped maintain the farm. In the 1920s the authorities began housing county prisoners here in special guarded facilities. Also located on the farm was a paupers' cemetery, which is still maintained by the county. The Collin County Farm ceased operations in the 1950s.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 949.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 33° 11.092′ N, 96° 39.798′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of Hardin Road and Chancellor Lane on Hardin Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75070, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Collin County Poor Farm (here, next to this marker); Williams Cemetery (approx. one mile away); George McGarrah Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Christian Church of McKinney
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2021
2. Collin County Farm Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2021
3. The view of the Collin County Farm and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
