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Collin McKinney

McKinney · Collin County · placed 1962 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Collin County, Texas

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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

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