Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McKinnon - Anderson House

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

1. McKinnon - Anderson House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian style house was erected in 1896 by A. P. McKinnon (b. 1849), prominent local lawyer. A native of Georgia, he moved to Hillsboro in 1873 and built up a large practice. He was highly regarded for his strict ethics; served as county attorney 1878-79. The house was sold in 1903 to Samuel Houston Anderson (1863-1939), a local banker, who lived here for 35 years. Since 1966 the home has been owned and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ray. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3299.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 0.875′ N, 97° 7.372′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on Corsicana Street, 0.1 miles east of North Abbott Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Corsicana Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davis Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbott House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Sims-Womack House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); George L. and Roxie Brooks Porter Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lumpkin House (approx. ¼ mile away); Old G. D. Tarlton House (approx. ¼ mile away); Central Christian Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023

2. McKinnon - Anderson House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.