Frisco Original Donation in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Allen & Biggerstaff House
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2026
1. Allen & Biggerstaff House Marker
Rev. William and Abbie Allen built this Queen Anne-style house circa 1903. Rev. Allen, a circuit-riding preacher, state senator, and author, and Abbie were pioneers, missionaries, and educators who played pivotal roles in Friscos early history. Rev. Allen holds the record for most marriages performed in Collin and Denton Counties, with many performed on the property. Rev. Allen passed in 1908, and Abbie resided here until she died in 1922, bequeathing most of their estate and house to Southern Methodist and Southwestern Universities. The house gained further renown during the three-decade tenure of the J. Fred Biggerstaff family beginning in 1935. Biggerstaff served as Friscos mayor and postmaster in the 1940s. Legend has it that the porch was a gathering place for political figures such as Jim Wright, LBJ, and Sam Rayburn. In 2025, the Petruska family completed significant restorations and renovations to preserve this piece of Friscos history and to ensure its continued livability for future generations.
Erected 2025 by Joe and Adrianne (Court) Petruska and Frisco Heritage Association.
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Location. 33° 9.069′ N, 96° 49.27′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. It is in Frisco Original Donation. It is at the intersection of Oak Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7210 Oak St, 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 walking distance of this marker: Dr. William L. & Ethel Saye Home (a few steps from this marker); The Atkins Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dow Baccus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter and Thelma Mays House
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2026
2. Allen & Biggerstaff House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
