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

T. J. Campbell House

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

1. T. J. Campbell House Marker

Inscription. Pioneer home of T.J. Campbell. Built in Lebanon Tx. on Preston Road, 1869. Moved to Frisco to be on railroad and mail line, 1902.

Constructed of lumber hauled by wagon train from Jefferson. Has cypress siding and windows. Gingerbread added after move.

The Campbell family, pioneer merchants, served this area of Collin County from 1869 to 1910. House was a landmark on Preston Road during era of Texas cattle drives, in late 19th century.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
Restored by W.O. McCallum Family 1971-72

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 688.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 33° 9.038′ N, 96° 49.412′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door to Randy's Steak House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7026 Main Street, Frisco TX 75033, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: T.J. Campbell House (here, next to this marker); Carpenter Bros. Ford Dealership (within shouting distance of this marker); McIntire-Montgomery Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Picture Show (within shouting distance of this marker); Frisco Methodist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Shawnee Trail (approx. 2.1 miles away); Military Survey of Preston Road (approx. 3.1 miles away); Trail Driving Prior to 1845 (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.

The T.J. Campbell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

2. The T.J. Campbell House and Marker

The view of the T.J. Campbell House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022

3. The view of the T.J. Campbell House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.