Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McKain Family Home

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024

1. McKain Family Home Marker

Inscription. Built 1874 for Thomas J. and Mattie Cornelia Bagby McKain-- first couple married in Wills Point. McKain had come to Texas in 1870 from Florida; his bride, born in Virginia, was educated at Old Trinity University, Tehuacana. McKain (1849-1922), a merchant and Texas immigration promoter, served as the first (and also later) mayor of Wills Point, and was alderman and school trustee. Lumber for the house came by ox-wagon from Longview. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11427.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 32° 42.612′ N, 96° 0.309′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of East High Street and McKain Alley, on the right when traveling west on East High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 E High Street, Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Christian Church of Wills Point (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Brick Streets of Wills Point (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose Fountain

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bruce & Human Drug Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Wynne & Wynne Law Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Russell Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First National Bank of Wills Point (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wills Point.

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024

2. McKain Family Home

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.