McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Collin County
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, April 14, 2021
1. Collin County Marker
Formed from Fannin County
Created April 3, 1846
Organized July 13, 1846
Named in honor of Collin McKinney
1766-1861
Land surveyor
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Member of Congress, Republic of Texas
Member of the Texas Legislature
County seat, Buckner, 1846-1848
McKinney, since
Erected 1936 by Texas State Highway Department. (Marker Number 947.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1846.
Location. 33° 11.852′ N, 96° 36.936′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on North Kentucky Street south of West Virginia Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1927 Collin County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office of James W. Throckmorton (within shouting distance of this marker); Collin County Prison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas American Bank/McKinney N. A.
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Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, April 14, 2021
2. Collin County Marker
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, April 14, 2021
3. Collin County Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 23, 2021
4. Collin County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 4. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
