Farmersville in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Onion Shed
Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026
1. Onion Shed Marker
This historic onion shed, restored in 2002, was one of several onion sheds in Farmersville, built by the railroads for the packing and shipping of the Collin County Sweets. In 1925 local farmers began planting onion crops, and by 1935 Farmersville was known as the Onion Capitol of North Texas. Migrant workers came each January to plant the onion slips. In late May or June, the crews returned to harvest the onions. Many of Farmersvilles young men worked on the sheds, grading and sacking the onions to make them ready to ship by rail to places all across the country. The smell of onions permeated the town. The Collin County Sweets were mild onions, popular for their sweet flavor. For several years, during the height of the season, an onion festival was held, complete with a parade, marching bands, and an Onion Queen, Queen Noino (onion spelled backwards). The onion industry declined as growers in South and West Texas and other areas developed onion varieties suitable for their soil and climate conditions. These onions were not as perishable as Collin County Sweets and were easier to ship.
Erected 2024 by Collin County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 33° 9.72′ N, 96° 21.596′ W. Marker is in Farmersville, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Onion Aly, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 S Main St, Farmersville
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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: A different marker also named Onion Shed (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Farmersville (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom Plaza (about 600 feet away); In Memory of Audie L. Murphy (about 600 feet away); Audie Murphys Homecoming (about 600 feet away); Farmersville Masonic Lodge (about 600 feet away); Bain-Honaker House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmersville.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026
2. Onion Shed Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026
3. Onion Shed
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
