Marker Inscription
As early as 1858 Collin County had a system for providing relief to its indigent citizens. This property was acquired in 1886 and became known as the County Farm. Structures were built over the years to house the residents, who helped maintain the farm. In the 1920s the authorities began housing county prisoners here in special guarded facilities. Also located on the farm was a paupers' cemetery, which is still maintained by the county. The Collin County Farm ceased operations in the 1950s.** (1988)***
About this site
Collin County Farm is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 193 historical markers documented in Collin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 345 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1848, -96.6633 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Williams Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Herndon Cemetery, McGarrah, George, Cemetery, and First Christian Church of McKinney.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085000949. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
