Historical Marker
Collin McKinney Home
Historical marker location:
McKinney, Texas
( Finch Park off S. Benge Street, McKinney)
Marker installed: 1962
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.