Marker Inscription
A native of Virginia, James S. Muse (1804-1878) prospered as a hemp grower in Missouri before coming to Texas with his wife Margaret Slaughter. He bought 320 acres and built this house in 1858-59. In one wing which was later removed, he opened Muse Academy, also known as Mount Pleasant High School. A lay preacher in the Christian Church, he was also a Greek and Latin scholar. Other instructors, including his daughters, were added as the school grew. Many children of prominent pioneer families in North Texas attended. The school closed in 1871. (1978)
About this site
Muse Academy is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1978. 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 33.2086, -96.6259 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Estes House (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rhea, John C., House, Rhea, James Calvin, House, and Davis, H. L., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006188. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
