Marker Inscription
This residence was constructed by local merchant and cotton broker Charles P. Heard (d. 1937) and his wife Sallie (Galbreath) (d. 1949), McKinney philanthropists. Designed by architect John Martin, it was completed in 1893. The exterior features details of the Queen Anne and Eastlake styles in the design of the porch and the use of intricate woodwork. Family members continued to live here until the 1970s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980 Incise on base: Exterior restored by John O. and Carol E. Finch - 1980
About this site
Heard, Charles P. and Sallie G., House is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1981. 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 33.1994, -96.6208 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stiff, J.D., Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Aron-Harris House, Fox-Caldwell House, and Burton House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006163. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
