Historical Marker
Howell House
Historical marker location:
909 Howell St., McKinney, Texas
( 909 Howell Street (corner of Bradley and Howell Streets) McKinney)
Marker installed: 1978
Occupied by four generations of the same family, this structure stands on property granted in 1845 to Edward Bradley (1787-1855), a member of the Peters Colony. His daughter Mary Ann (1820-1878) inherited the land. Her husband, merchant Daniel Howell (1821-1878), built the first portion of this residence in 1861-62. Much of the cypress lumber was hauled by wagon from Jefferson. Over the years, additions and remodeling have enlarged the historic house.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978.
The Alamo, a mission in San Antonio, is perhaps the most famous historical site in Texas. It was the site of a key battle during the Texas Revolution in 1836.