Frisco Original Donation in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Frisco Water Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2026
1. Frisco Water Tower Marker
Erected in 1924 by Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel Co. to replace wooden tower that burned. With 50,000 gallon capacity, it served as Friscos only elevated storage tank until 1985. The logo of the SL & SF Frisco Railroad, for which Frisco was named, is displayed on the tank.
Erected 2003 by Heritage Association of Frisco, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 33° 8.967′ N, 96° 49.333′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. It is in Frisco Original Donation. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and 7th Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frisco TX 75034, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C.J. Hill House (within shouting distance of this marker); T.J. Campbell House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); T. J. Campbell House (about 600 feet away); The Atkins Home (about 600 feet away); Dr. William L. & Ethel Saye Home (about 700 feet away); McIntire-Montgomery Building (about 700 feet away); Allen & Biggerstaff House (about 700 feet away); Carpenter Bros. Ford Dealership (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2026
2. Frisco Water Tower Marker
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Frisco Water Tower and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse
4. Frisco Water Tower Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
