Collin McKinney
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
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
33.1912° N, 96.6185° W
Where to Find It
Finch Park, S side of W. Christian Street near basketball courts. Bronze plaque installed on stone pillar. The Collin McKinney house was moved from N of Anna to Finch Park in McKinney in 1936. The house burned in 1980.
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi W Kirkpatrick House McKinney
- 0.3 mi NW Beverly-Harris House McKinney
- 0.3 mi N James Waller Thomas House McKinney
- 0.3 mi NW John Martin House McKinney
- 0.3 mi NE The Birthplace of Rebekah Baines Johnson McKinney
- 0.4 mi NW Howell House McKinney