Mckinney, Texas
Located in the
Prairies and Lakes
region, the town of Mckinney, Texas is in
Collin
county.
Incorporated in 1848 and named for its forefather Collin McKinney, McKinney Texas is the County Seat of Collin County. Located 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, this city of 86,000 residents is one of the nations fastest growing. History buffs will enjoy taking in the many sights of this historical city. Hundreds of thousands of visitors annually come to McKinney for antique shopping including furniture, art, glassware, iron works and linens. Downtown McKinney is a mecca of bargains waiting to be discovered. More than 120 shops and restaurants are on and around McKinnney's courthouse square. Currently in redevelopment McKinney's courthouse will serve the visitor and community with tasteful art, well appointed conference facilities and information on what to do and where to go when visiting McKinney, Texas
Credits:
Old Postcards courtesy www.txgenweb.org/postcards
Courthouse Photos courtesy www.barnfield.net
State Park and Historic Site Photos courtesy State of Texas.
Misc. City Photos courtesy local tourism offices.
Misc. Photos courtesy All Across Texas.
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