McKinney
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
33.2255° N, 96.6129° W
Where to Find It
on SH5, about 1 mile north of intersection of SH5 and US 380 - McKinney
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi N Site of Wilmeth-McKinney Homestead McKinney
- 1.3 mi NW McLarry Cemetery McKinney
- 1.4 mi SW Site of Muse Academy McKinney
- 1.5 mi S First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street McKinney
- 1.5 mi S Estes House McKinney
- 1.6 mi S James Calvin Rhea House McKinney