Mckinney, TX

About Mckinney

• • Musician Kacey Musgraves, known for her country albums, was born in McKinney.
• • The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary was founded here in 1967.
• • The Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1872 spurred McKinney's early growth.
• • A Civil War powder mill explosion once shook McKinney, though details are scarce.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted local agriculture and banking in McKinney.
• • It's named for Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration, established in 1848.
• • With over 200,000 residents, it's larger than some US state capitals.
• • At 623 feet, the elevation offers slightly cooler summers than lower areas.
• • Healthcare, retail, and professional services are major employment sectors.
• • McKinney provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, located nearby, have 5 Super Bowl wins.
• • McKinney High School won the 5A Division I state football championship in 2008.
• • The area's geology includes Austin Chalk, a soft limestone formation from the Cretaceous period.
• • The East Fork of the Trinity River flows through McKinney.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly observed in the McKinney area.
• • Bluebonnets are a common wildflower seen in the spring.
• • The Caddo people inhabited the area before European settlement.
• • McKinney was named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
• • The Collin County Courthouse, a prominent landmark, was built in 1927.