Marker Inscription
James Calvin Rhea (1837-1925) came to Texas from Tennessee in 1855. He and his brother, W.A. Rhea, built a gristmill in the Collin county community that became known as Rhea Mills. Built about 1890 by John W. Hamilton, this home features Eastlake style elements in its wraparound veranda, ornamental woodwork, and sunburst panels. The home remained in the Rhea family until 1956. A Civil War Veteran, Rhea and his wife Mary are buried nearby in Pecan Grove Cemetery. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989 Incise on base: Restoration completed by Harry E. and Rebecca Sue McKillop
About this site
Rhea, James Calvin, House is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 186 historical markers documented in Collin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 319 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2040, -96.6210 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rhea, John C., House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Davis House, Davis House, and Davis, H. L., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085006195. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
