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Taylor House

McKinney, Collin County

Marker Text

Built in the 1860s, the structure originally stood across the street from the site. It was sold in 1868 to Armistead Joshua Taylor (1840-1888), a cabinet maker. He married Tabatha Jane Scott, daughter of Collin County pioneer Preston Scott. The tailors operated the house as an in for traveling salesman or drummers. Because overnight lodging was available for 25¢, it was called the Two-Bit Taylor House. Owned by that family until 1933, it was moved here in 1976. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Chestnut Square (corner of Chestnut and Anthony Streets), McKinney
Marker # 6211
Dedicated 1983
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; inns, hotels, motels
Latitude, Longitude 33.194517, -96.612989

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