Details for Davis House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5085012898
Data
| Marker Number | 12898 |
| Atlas Number | 5085012898 |
| Marker Title | Davis House |
| Index Entry | Davis House |
| Address | 705 N. College |
| City | McKinney |
| County | Collin |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 721807 |
| UTM Northing | 3676050 |
| Subject Codes | judges; Praire School (Archictectural style) |
| Marker Year | 2002 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 705 N. College |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Davis House Built between 1897 and 1908 for the family of Judge Harvey Louis "H.L." (1861-1956) and Emma (Umphrees) Davis (d. 1949), this Transitional style residence features Prairie-style influences with a Sullivanesque frieze and Classical detailing with fluted Corinthian porch columns. With two Collin County judges, a district attorney, county commissioner, postmaster and schoolteacher, the Davis family served a cumulative total of 95 years of public service in Collin County. Family members lived here for three generations -- 91 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002 |