McKINNEY

Population 22,309

Altitude 612

General

Settled in 1845, seat of Collin County. City and county named for Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and leader in the establishment of the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) in Texas. A wide variety of local industries contributes to the city's economy.

BOLIN WILDLIFE EXHIBITS

CHESTNUT SQUARE

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH AND FARM MUSEUM

HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM

PARKS

Attractions

• BOLIN WILDLIFE EXHIBITS - Mounted animal trophies from several states and foreign countries; good Mobil Oil Co. memorabilia centered around turn-of-the-century storefront, along with 1913 Model T, 1928 Model A truck and roadster, pioneer life and early transportation exhibits. Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. 1028 N. McDonald (Tex 5).

• CHESTNUT SQUARE - Quaint Victorian and Greek Revival style houses are among five open Tues. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. March June and Sept - November. The hoses range in age fro 1853 - 1910 and are furnished with period furnishings. Just south of the square on Chestnut Street. Admission.

• COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH AND FARM MUSEUM - Dedicated to preserving Collin County agriculture heritage. Features collection of antique farm equipment and artifacts from North Texas farms from the 1930s. Open Tues. from 1 to 5 p.m. North on U.S. 75 to U.S. 380 west to F.M. 7461, north on county road 166. Approximately 4 miles northwest of the city.

• HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - Natural history exhibits of flora, fauna, and geology. Native live animal exhibits. Nature store and c lasses for all ages. Nature trails through 275 acre wildlife sanctuary. Scenic picnic area. Open Tues. - Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sun from 1 to 5 p.m. South 2 miles on Texas 5; east 1 mile on F.M. 1378. 214-542-5566.

• OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM - Built in 1911 at a cost of $60,000 handsome building includes walkways and peepholes used by postal inspectors. Local and pioneer history exhibits related to Colin County, plus traveling exhibits. Open Tues. 1 to 5 p.m. Chestnut and Virginia Streets.

• PARKS - Wilson Creek Park incorporates Towne Lake Recreation Area, a 20 acre lake with paddleboats, sailboats, food concessions, fishing and sand volleyball., Park also includes softball and soccer complexes, bike trails and community center. Between Eldorado Pkwy and Louisiana Street east of U.S. 75.

• Finch park offers tree-shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pool, and restored historic home of town namesake, Collin McKinney. South edge of town off Kentucky Street.

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