McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John S. and Rachel W. Heard House
Photographed by Gary Estep
1. John S. and Rachel W. Heard House Marker
Arkansas native and Confederate soldier John Spenser Heard (1841-1933) joined his family here in McKinney about 1865. He married Rachel Wilson in 1884. Business success allowed the Heards to benefit numerous local causes and to build this home in 1921. Designed by the Dallas firm Ye Planery in the classical revival style, the house features colossal Corinthian columns, giant entablature and a dentiled pediment. It remained in the Heard family until 1987.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6164.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 33° 12.016′ N, 96° 37.261′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is on North College Street north of West Logan Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: Fox-Caldwell House (a few steps from this marker); Saint Peters Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home (about 300 feet away); J.D. Stiff Home
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
2. John S. and Rachel W. Heard House Marker
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
3. John S. and Rachel W. Heard House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
