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Texas patriot and statesman. One of committee of five that wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence; one of its fifty-nine signers, March 2, 1836. Served in House of Representatives, Republic of Texas. In recognition of his distinguished service the county and county seat of Collin County bear his name. Born in New Jersey, April 17, 1766. Died in this house, September 9, 1861. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Collin McKinney is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1962. 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 33.1904, -96.6195 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kirkpatrick House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include House at 704 Parker, Dowell, J. S., House, and Beverly-Harris House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006179. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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