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Founded 1845 by Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. In Civil War, Gen. J.W. Throckmorton (later a governor of Texas) organized McKinney's Co.K, 6th Texas Cavalry, an outstanding confederate fighting unit. Manufacturing, trade and hospital center. 1963
McKinney is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1963. 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 33.2255, -96.6129 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Wilmeth-McKinney Homestead (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include McLarry Cemetery, Muse Academy, and Davis--Hill House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006178. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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