Farmersville in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

IOOF Pride Lodge 228

Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026

1. IOOF Pride Lodge 228 Marker

Inscription.
200 McKinney Street
Built in 1899

Listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 33° 9.804′ N, 96° 21.671′ W. Marker is in Farmersville, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of McKinney Street and N Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on McKinney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 McKinney St, Farmersville TX 75442, 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: In Memory of Audie L. Murphy

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(a few steps from this marker); Audie Murphy’s Homecoming (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Gussie Nell Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Farmersville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank of Farmersville (about 400 feet away); Farmersville Masonic Lodge (about 400 feet away); Bain-Honaker House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmersville.

Regarding IOOF Pride Lodge 228. This is the only three-story building in the downtown Farmersville commercial district. The brick building is currently used as retail space on the ground level and residential space on the upper two stories. The building has had several ground level alterations. The International Order of Odd Fellows built the building and utilized the third floor for their meeting space. Historic photographs indicate a pressed tin sign with the IOOF logo and dates. The first floor was leased to various businesses throughout the years. Tenants included H.G. Shelby Hardware, Noltie Pickens Hardware and Furniture, Talbot’s Funeral

Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026

2. IOOF Pride Lodge 228 Marker

Home, and the Hunt’s Dry Goods Department Store. The current owners have made extensive renovations to the interior of the building.

Also see . . . Nomination Form - National Register of H1stor1c Places Registration Formh. (Submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

IOOF Pride Lodge 228 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 2, 2026

3. IOOF Pride Lodge 228

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.