Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; state official; cabins, log houses; houses, residential buildings
Marker Year
1962
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Finch Park off S. Benge Street, McKinney
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Bronze Plaque on Monument
Marker Text
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.
