​Collin County Farm

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Geographic: 33.184582, -96.663368

Location: From I-H 75 in McKinney, take FM 3088 Virginia Parkway west about 1.3 miles to Hardin Road, go South about 1/2 mile to marker on west side of road.

Marker Text: As early as 1858 Collin County had a system for providing relief to its indigent citizens. This property was acquired in 1886 and became known as the County Farm. Structures were built over the years to house the residents, who helped maintain the farm. In the 1920s the authorities began housing county prisoners here in special guarded facilities. Also located on the farm was a paupers' cemetery, which is still maintained by the county. The Collin County Farm ceased operations in the 1950s. (1988)

Marker No: 949

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker