McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
E.A. Newsome House
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
1. E.A. Newsome House Marker
Edward A. Newsome, a financier, land owner and philanthropist, built this home in 1895 for his wife, Laura Fitzhugh, and their family. In 1966, the home was purchased by the Murphy family. The grand, two-and-a-half story Victorian home was the scene of many social activities in McKinney. The interior of the house boasts large rooms, high ceilings, ornate woodwork and a majestic stair landing. Window panes of cocoa glass, or solar glass, are displayed along the main staircase. The house changed hands over the years but remains a distinctive architectural gem in north Texas.
Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17707.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 33° 11.869′ N, 96° 37.25′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of West Virginia Street and North College Street, on the left when traveling west on West Virginia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 W Virginia Street, 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: L. A. Scott Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Aron-Harris House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
2. E.A. Newsome House
The marker is not shown in this view, but other sources show it to the right of the house's front door.
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 691 times since then and 46 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.
