Historic cemeteries in
Collin, Texas

Abston Cemetery Aleo Baptist Church Cemetery Alexander Cemetery Allen Cemetery Altoga Cemetery Baccus Cemetery Backbone Cemetery Baker Cemetery Bear Creek Cemetery Beck Branch Cemetery Bethany Cemetery Bethel Cemetery Bethlehem Cemetery Bethlehem Cemetery Biggs Cemetery Blue Ridge Cemetery Bosbie Cemetery Bowman Cemetery Bradley Cemetery Bradley Cemetery #2 Brinlee Cemetery Browning Cemetery Buckner Cemetery Bumpass Cemetery Burns Cemetery Bush Cemetery Cannon Cemetery Carter Cemetery Celina Community Cemetery Chambersville Cemetery Chapman Cemetery Clark Cemetery Clear Lake Cemetery Coats-Horton Cemetery Coffman Cemetery Coleman Cemetery Coleman Cemetery Collin County Farm Cemetery Collinsworth Cemetery Corinth Cemetery Cottage Hill Cemetery Crossroads Cemetery #1 Crossroads Cemetery #2 Culwell Cemetery Davis Cemetery #1 Davis Cemetery #2 Desert Cemetery Dunaway Cemetery Elm Grove Cemetery Farmersville IOOF Cemetery Felker Cemetery Fisher-Roberts Cemetery Fitzhugh Cemetery Fitzhugh Cemetery Forbis Cemetery Frankford Cemetery Franklin Cemetery Garner Cemetery Gatliln-Race-Hilltop Cemetery George McGarrah Cemetery Glass-Chapman Cemetery Good Hope Cemetery Gray Cemetery Grounds Cemetery Groves Cemetery Hardt Cemetery Hardt Cemetery Harris Cemetery Hawkins Cemetery Helms Cemetery Hendricks Cemetery Herndon Cemetery Herring Cemetery Herring-Hogge Cemetery Higgins Cemetery Highland Cemetery Honaker Cemetery Horn Cemetery Housten Cemetery Hughes Cemetery Hunt Cemetery Huson Cemetery James Cemetery Johnson Cemetery Jones-Yeary Cemetery Josephine Cemetery Kennedy Cemetery Kreymer Cemetery Lair Cemetery Leach-Thomas Cemetery League Cemetery Liberty Cemetery Lovell Cemetery Mantua Cemetery Maxwell Cemetery McAmis Cemetery McAnery Cemetery McGarrah Cemetery McKinney Family Cemetery McLarry Cemetery McMenamy Cemetery McMillan Cemetery McMinn Chapel Cemetery Melissa Cemetery Milligan Cemetery Millwood Cemetery Monkey Run Cemetery Montgomery Cemetery Moore Cemetery Mount Pleasant Hill Cemetery Mt. Carmel Cemetery Mt. Zion Cemetery Mugg Cemetery Muncy Cemetery Muncy Graves Cemetery Murchison Cemetery Murphy Family Cemetery Nevada Cemetery Noble Cemetery Old Celina Cemetery Old City Cemetery Old Melissa Cemetery Old Richards Cemetery Old Settlers Cemetery At Wilson Creek Old Union Cemetery Old Walnut Grove Cemetery Orenduff Cemetery Pecan Grove Cemetery Pecan Grove Memorial Park Cemetery Pendleton Cemetery Pike Cemetery Pine Grove Cemetery Plano Cemetery Plano Mutual Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery Prairie Grove Cemetery Princeton Cemetery Race Cemetery Richard Cemetery Ridgeview Cemetery Ridgeview Memorial Park #1 Cemetery Ridgeview West Memorial Park Cemetery Rike Cemetery Rike Cemetery Rollins Cemetery Ross Cemetery Routh Cemetery Routh Family Cemetery Rowlett Creek Cemetery Saint Paul Cemetery Scalf Cemetery Scott Cemetery Shack Cemetery Shepard Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Slater Cemetery Slave Cemetery Smallwood Cemetery Smith #3 Cemetery Smith Cemetery #1 Smith Cemetery #2 Smith East Cemetery Smith West Cemetery Snow Hill Cemetery Sonntag Cemetery St Paul Cemetery St. Paul Cemetery #1 St. Paul Cemetery #2 Stiff Chapel Cemetery Stimson Cemetery Stony Point Cemetery Tatum Cemetery Thompson Cemetery Throckmorton Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Van Winkle Cemetery Verona Cemetery Wallace Cemetery Walnut Grove Cemetery Warden Cemetery Ware Cemetery Wells Cemetery West Cemetery West Shady Grove Cemetery Westminister Cemetery Williams Cemetery Wilson Cemetery Wilson Chapel Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery Worden Cemetery Wylie Cemetery Young Cemetery
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Collin County, Texas, boasts a captivating history that spans generations. The region was initially home to Native American tribes before European settlers arrived. In the mid-1800s, as pioneers and immigrants ventured into the area, Collin County experienced remarkable growth and development.

Established in 1846, Collin County derived its name from Collin McKinney, a prominent figure in early Texas history and one of the five drafters of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The county played a significant role in the state's development during its early years.

Throughout the 19th century, Collin County prospered due to factors like the expansion of railroads and the establishment of agricultural communities. Cotton farming became a key industry, and towns such as McKinney, the county seat, flourished with commercial and cultural activity.

In the 20th century, Collin County continued to evolve. The discovery of oil, the growth of suburban areas, and the establishment of technology companies fueled its economic development. The county transformed into a thriving and diverse region with a robust economy encompassing sectors like technology, healthcare, and finance.

Today, Collin County stands as a testament to its rich heritage. With its picturesque landscapes, historic downtowns, and vibrant communities, the county has become an attractive destination for residents and businesses alike. Collin County embraces its history while embracing the opportunities of the present, maintaining its position as a dynamic and prosperous part of the great state of Texas.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Collin County, Texas.

  • Pre-19th Century: The area that would become Collin County was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Comanche.

  • 1846: Collin County was established shortly after Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. It was named in honor of Collin McKinney, a pioneer and one of the signatories of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

  • Mid to Late 1800s: Collin County experienced rapid growth and development, primarily fueled by the arrival of European-American settlers. Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, became a significant economic driver in the region.

  • 1872: The city of McKinney was named the county seat, named after Collin McKinney. It grew into a prominent center of commerce and government in Collin County.

  • Early 1900s: Collin County continued to thrive, and communities within the county flourished. The growth of railroads, such as the Texas Electric Railway, further facilitated trade and transportation in the region.

  • Late 20th Century: Collin County experienced significant suburbanization and population growth, driven by its proximity to Dallas. The county became an attractive destination for families and businesses seeking a balance between urban amenities and a suburban lifestyle.

  • 21st Century: Collin County has continued to expand and diversify economically. It has become a hub for technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and other industries. The county maintains its rich agricultural heritage while embracing modern advancements.