Marker Inscription
The land surrounding this house was originally owned by Collin McKinney, a prominent early Texas statesman. In 1857 McKinney deeded the acreage to his son Younger Scott (1819-1907), who was born in Kentucky but grew up in Red River County. When Younger Scott McKinney moved to his property in Grayson County, he built this home for his wife Sarah (Janes) and their six children. In addition to being a farmer and an ordained Methodist Episcopal minister, McKinney served as Grayson County surveyor in 1852-53. The land remained in the family until 1928.
About this site
McKinney, Younger Scott is a historical marker in Van Alstyne, Grayson County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4121, -96.5123 near Van Alstyne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cannon Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cannon, Dumas, James P., and Van Alstyne Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181007401. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
