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

Estes House

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021

1. Estes House Marker

An additional marker notes that the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inscription.

Kentucky native Ben T. Estes (1841-1920) came to Texas in 1856. After serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, he returned to McKinney where he was engaged in the mercantile business. Estes had this home constructed for his family in 1897. It features late Victorian styling with Eastlake influences. Prominent elements include its wraparound porch with decorative woodwork, the hip roof, and the corbeled brick chimney.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1505.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 33° 12.278′ N, 96° 37.253′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of North College Street and West Heard Street, on the left when traveling north on North College 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

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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: James Calvin Rhea House (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); John S. and Rachel W. Heard House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fox-Caldwell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. William Taylor Hoard House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waddill-Morris Homesite (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of McKinney (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.

Estes House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021

2. Estes House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.