Allen in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lane - Carroll House
Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026
1. Lane - Carroll House Marker
This ca. 1890-1910 Queen Anne style vernacular 1 1/2 story farmhouse was originally located on old Rowlett Road west of Allen. It was moved to the Heritage Village in 2003. Features include original wood clapboard siding believed to have been painted white with green trim, gabled hipped dormers, wrap-around porch with horizontal ceiling joists and true framed with old growth long leaf pine wood. Cut and square nails were found in the framing during refurbishment.
Several well-known Allen families of this era have been connected to the house including Bush, Lane and Spradley. The Bose Carroll family lived in the house in 1900 and farmed the land. Ten years later his son, Bryant, moved into the house and also farmed the land. By the 1920s this yeoman farm house had electricity.
In 2014 the Allen Heritage Guild raised funds to begin the much needed restoration process. In 2016 structural repairs were made to the roof and a new roof, porch and posts were installed. In 2017 the interior was gutted and repairs were made to floors, stairs, dormers and windows. In 2023 the City of Allen finished the restoration of the house
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Erected by Collin County Historical Commission and Allen Heritage Guild.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 33° 6.321′ N, 96° 39.877′ W. Marker is in Allen, Texas, in Collin County. It is on Saint Mary Drive east of N Cedar Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 St Mary Dr, Allen TX 75002, 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: The Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Tenant House (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026
2. Lane - Carroll House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
