McKinney

Historical marker location:

McKinney, Texas

( on SH5, about 1 mile north of intersection of SH5 and US 380 - McKinney)

Marker installed: 1963

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.

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The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.