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McKinney Travel Guide: 119 reviews and 204 photos

McKinney is in Collin County, just 20 miles north of Dallas. The first settlers to this area came from Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas in and around 1841. At that time the county was named Buckner but was later changed to honour Collin McKinney (from which the city was also named after) who served as a guide for those arriving and settling in the area. He was also significant in being one of the people who were asked to write a declaration of separation from Mexico which later was known as the Declaration of Independence.

During 1866 Jessie and Frank James along with their gang, were regular visitors to McKinney where they had a cousin (Tuck Hill) living.

Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks.© keeweechic 2001-2007 (copyright)

Last visit to McKinney: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Oct 27, 2007
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Reviews (36)

Old First National Bank Building - McKinney

Old First National Bank Building Things to Do (19)

This was built in 1869 and stands quite regal on the downtown square. It almost looks out of place with the other... more travel advice

First National Antiques Shopping (5)

This is another Antique shop which is located in the old First National Bank Building. They have lots of unusual pieces... more travel advice

Local Facts Local Customs (1)

Rebecca Baines Johnson, the mother of the 36th US President Lyndon Baines Johnson, was born in McKinney in 1881. There... more travel advice

Crouch-Moses House Things to Do (19)

This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1887. It is trimmed with gingerbread and bevelled glass. . more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (2)
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Restaurants (3)
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Hotels (1)
Tartan Thistle B & B

Travelogues (1)

Written Oct 27, 2007

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bugalugs Dec 20, 2005 at 1:50 PM

What a lovely and historical place this seems. The Prison bar and grill sounds interesting but seems you cant get a 'light snack' there anymore - lol
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btex Nov 6, 2004 at 8:48 AM

the british baker and prison bar and grill are no longer in business. no more chewy sauage rolls :(
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dr.firas Mar 12, 2004 at 8:31 AM

Like those antiques in that Mall Kay dear!
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Sweetberry1 Jun 20, 2003 at 6:27 PM

Super stuff keewee.... love that Tartan ? B & B.. And all the other historical homes. The shopping sounds fantastic... Lets go!!! ;-)
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lmkluque May 4, 2003 at 9:34 AM

Such an interesting presentation on McKinney! Perfect sample of revitalizing old town Americana!
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matcrazy1 Mar 1, 2003 at 11:40 AM

FANTASTIC page: very, very usuful tips and amazing pictures!. Wonderful old houses there! A place to visit - hopefully I go there, maybe even soon!
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dave_21 Jan 14, 2003 at 2:06 AM

Very Helpful & Very Informative! Great =)