Collin county clerks office collin county administration building 2300 bloomdale rd. Unless you are actively involved in a collin county case or have been summoned for jury duty and have consented to receive emails from the court or jury services, you generally will not receive email communication. Collin county history list county history hangings indians lodges and clubs medical police and fire railroads and interurbans tornadoes wars. Constable sales these sales are normally held the first tuesday of each month between 10 a. The county is located north of dallas county, and about 30 miles south of the red river. The file name, which you will need to place your order, will be at the beginning of the caption underneath each image after enlargement. The history of the people and places and events of collin county, texas collin county, texas, was founded in 1846 when texas became a state. Collin county is located in northeastern texas thirty miles south of the red river, surrounded by grayson county to the north, fannin county to the northeast, hunt county to the east, rockwall county to the southeast, dallas county to the south and denton county to the west. Historical cases held in the justice courts at anytime from 1984 to the present. Collin county historical commission for initial approval.
Collin college is one of 40 college communities in the u. Named in honor of collin mckinney 17661861, land surveyor, signer of the texas declaration of independence, member of congress, republic of texas, member of the texas legislature. Pioneering in north texas, 1975, by roy franklin hall and helen gibbard hall. National register of historic places listings in collin. Collin county s stayathome order leaves decision to close in business owners hands, commissioner says darrell hale said the county is allowing businesses to choose when. Bloomdale jottings mckinney daily courier gazette, february 11, 1938 by mrs. Located on the lower level of the bloomdale courthouse, the cafe offers a wide variety of breakfast served 7. Our constitution reflects the philosophies of the enlightenment. Most of the people buried here, who have stones, are from the abston family. K, 6th texas cavalry, an outstanding confederate fighting unit. The most infamous ax murder in collin county history. Throughout the building portraits, murals, sculptures and bas relief tell the story of allen countys history through the 19th century. Collin county court at law no 7 in mckinney, tx court. The facts and stories from infinite sources are as accurate and informative as can be.
This book gives an overview of collin county, texas. Click on my class schedule under student quick links adjust registration term if needed click on the course title and select the bookstore links tab left sidebar select course books andor materials. Our campus libraries hold more than just books they are hubs for collaboration, innovation, and enrichment. Texas county and local history series, v3 stambaugh, j. Inventory of county records, callahan county courthouse. Per the american community surveys estimates, its population reached 1,034,730 in 2019. There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. Main street matters texas historical commission texas. Texas county history, town list, courthouses, vintage maps, and more. A history of collin county, texas the portal to texas history.
Where can find collin county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Whether youre looking for a cup of coffee, a sandwich or a quick meal, the collin county courthouse cafe is open for business. Jury duty, district and county clerk of court, phone number, and other collin county info. Forrest generously made copies and then transcribed the records to post here. Information transcribed from original collin county, texas, marriage books, books i through iv, 18461888. This channel provides public access to court proceedings conducted remotely by the 470th district court of collin county, texas. Government and law county courthouses government and law law enforcement.
Collin county historical commission page 1 collin county historical commission vontress house 1611 h ave. Historic texas courthouses michael andrews, paul hester on. A history of preston county, west virginia internet archive. Guide to collin county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. The courthouses of central texas clifton and shirley. Blog addressing the local legal news in collin county, texas as well as the courts of collin county, texas. What we now know as the vontress house came to be on the wagon road between. Active cases held in any of the collin county district, county court at law, including probate, or justice courts. Historic collin county courthouse capitolshots photography. The county s health care department operates various. Jun 07, 2014 mckinney june 5, 2014 the portraits of five collin county men who died in the service of our country will be presented for permanent display on monday, june 9 at 10 a. Describes the records of the commissioners court, county clerk, county court, county attorney, district clerk, justice of the peace, sheriff, tax assessorcollector, county treasurer, and school superintendent. Giersch collingsworth county courthouse, wellington.
The parker county courthouse is an historic building located at courthouse square in weatherford, texas, the seat of parker county. Oct 16, 2011 collin county looking to preserve historical record before its too late. Booming collin county growth means rural areas wont be farmland forever the fight for people like the blake family to hold onto some of the last bits of unpaved collin. Collin county genealogical society is committed to helping all researchers discover their roots by presenting educational programs on topics ranging from computeraided research, genealogy software, and dna testing to teaching the time honored standards of citing sources, judging reliability of evidence, and discovering techniques for finding that elusive ancestor. The state of texas has 2 kinds of historical markers recorded texas. Effective april 1, 2020, in keeping with the order issued by the honorable chris hill, collin county judge. Be sure to check with each individual constables office for sales times, places and instructions. The collin county historical society and museum is committed to the preservation of the rich heritage and history of the people and events that helped shape the place we proudly call home, collin county. Inside the collin county courthouse, more women than ever before. Information on moving to the collin county region, and so much more. Click on any of the historic collin county courthouse photos in the gallery below to enlarge.
This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in collin county, texas this is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in collin county, texas. Texas trips texas drives texas state parks texas rivers. It was the last case ever tried in the collin county courthouse in historic downtown mckinney. Collin county judge hit with sanction after promoting. This is a list of county courthouses in the state of texas, both current and former. Visit any of our libraries to enjoy the rich resources available to you as a member of the collin community. Thanks to forrest king, 2004 our long quest to put the bible records located in the warren county courthouse is closer to a reality. Collin county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Records of collin county, texas in the portal to texas history. I was particularly taken by their photos of the original irion county courthouse in sherwood, texas. Cole county courthouse, jefferson city, cole county.
These issues include county history, society members family information, newspaper and primary source abstractions, queries, and cemetery information. Quick guide to finding public records on this website. Has this landmark ever been published, or mentioned in books, magazines. Check out the new makerspaces, step into a quiet study room, or work on a project. Throckmorton later a governor of texas organized mckinneys co. A history of collin county, texas, texas county and local. Records pertaining to the area during the days of the republic of texas are located in bonham in the fannin county courthouse. Collin county c1819, is located in northeastern texas thirty miles south of the red river. The family stories are arranged alphabetically within the book, but this index gives a reference to every surname mentioned in the book. This cole county courthouse was the sixth to be built in this style.
The navarro county historical commission strives to protect and preserve the historic resources of navarro. I had never heard of irion county, let alone sherwood. The cscd accepts payments in the form of money order, cashiers check, or credit card visa, mastercard, american express, or discover. Mckinney, the county seat, is thirtyfour miles northeast of dallas. You can read about them in the upcoming hidden history of plano.
Collin county court at law no 7 in mckinney, texas. Collin county texas maintains various departments, including that is responsible for providing administrative, animal, auditor, child support, budget, finance and development services. In its prime, from 1876 to 1927, the historic collin county courthouse was a bustling hub of activity for collin. The first county seat was established at buckner 2 mi. Executive order suspends walkin traffic at county buildings. The courthouse square was established when william davis donated 120 acres of land to the collin county commissioners, and is a prototypical example of a shelbyville square. The colleges first new online continuing education session for the program starts april and is limited to 25 students. As more people come into the city, they will see the many voices of todays plano ranging from the newer legacy west businesses to.
Familysearch catalog the catalog is genealogical materials including books, online. The three historians who literally wrote the book on. In order to understand the beauty of the 1927 collin county courthouse as compared to that of the 1876 collin county courthouse we must understand the times and the philosophy. Collin county district clerks office will temporarily suspend all walkin services. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region including native american tribes and settlers. Collin county cemetery records, collin county family histories. Dallas county civil courthouse jury trials click here to read the message from dallas county civil courthouse regarding jury trials.
Quickly navigate to the most important sections of open government on this website, from the county checkbook to the current budget to financial reports. Collin chronicles, records of collin county, texas the. Mckinney and collin county history written in 1924. They also say that all of the deeds and tax maps pertaining to the cemetery in the collin county courthouse have been forged or tampered with. Former collin county da tom oconnell and former district judge. Historical cases held in the justice courts that were active on or after may 4, 2009, for precinct 1 and on. Michener, in his book, texas, best described the ellis county courthouse as a fairy tale palacereplete with battlements and. Collin county fallen warrior portraits to be dedicated at. Collin countys stayathome order leaves decision to. Before the republic of texas, records pertaining to area that became collin county are recorded in the courthouse in the red river county courthouse in. A first of its kind, the courthouses of central texas offers an indepth, comparative architectural survey of fifty county courthouses, which serve as a representative sample of larger trends at play throughout the rest of the state. Collin county courthouse 2100 bloomdale rd mckinney, tx. Mckinney founded 1845 by collin mckinney, a signer of the texas declaration of independence.
Historic texas courthouses by michael andrews, hardcover. Collin county historical commission, mckinney, texas. In 1979 a new collin county courthouse opened a few blocks away from the historic courthouse square. Rife, contractor, is a restrained, neoclassical style, with no relationship to the 1876 design, save for the building footprint. Collin county looking to preserve historical record before. Collin county cscd payments you may now pay your courtordered financial obligations payable to cscd online. Historic collin county courthouse mckinney, tx official. The three historians who literally wrote the book on hidden plano. Inventory of county records, collin county courthouse, mckinney, texas.
For efiling questions or copies of court documents, please contact the district clerk at 9725484320. Texas main street program texas historical commission. Historical civil cases held in either the district or county court at law courts anytime from 1984 to the present. Inside the collin county courthouse, more women than ever before areliterallyholding court. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. There are some abston descendants, who insist that this was the abston family cemetery and that it is on the rainer survey. Collin chronicles, records of collin county, texas about the collection. As of the 2010 united states census, the county s population was 782,341, making it the seventhmost populous county in texas and the 45thlargest county by population in the united states. Effective september 1, 2012 inmate trust fund deposits will only be accepted through the bonds window during the hours of 9am5pm monday through friday only. Navarro county historical commission home facebook. Preserving, teaching and sharing the history of collin county. Collin county courts both criminal and civil will suspend all but essential court matters as the county faces more potential cases of the new coronavirus. Since then, the courthouse, itself, has earned a place in our history.
Mckinney, built 1874, arch charles wheelock, contr charles king and o. The texas courthouse collin county images photographs. A history of collin county, texas, texas county and local history series. Collin county texas genealogy, free genealogy, ancestry. The countys center lies at approximately 3311 north latitude and 9634 west longitude. Each courthouse is represented by a description, with information about dates of construction and architects.
It was named for pioneer area settler collin mckinney 17661861, a signer of the texas declaration of independence. The fourth courthouse began in 1883 and was completed by 1884. These emails, instructing recipients to report on a specified date and time, also. It was named after collin mckinney, who lived in the county and was one of the signers of the texas declaration of independence. Surname index to collin county, texas, families, volume ii. But, my quest really began with the influence of my uncle, clark brannan, of abilene. This index to collin county, texas, families, volume ii, is an everyname index. You must enter a last name or bar number special characters not allowed. The first collin county courthouse was part of jack mcgarrahs general store in buckner. Collin county courts suspend all but essential court. If you have any questions regarding such notice, please call the court or jury services to verify.
Our historic court house ellis county, tx official website. A history of collin county, texas texas county and local. Details about the artisans and their materials and methods are recorded, and stories abound of the spirited competition by towns for the trophy of being. Collin county is already live and accepting filings. Collin county texas genealogy and history presented by. A history of collin county, texas texas county and local history series. A history of collin county, texas, texas county and local history series stambaugh, j. In the collin county courthouse, due process has a funny way of. Collin county district clerk suspends walkin services at county courthouse. Cole county courthouse is also noteworthy for its service to the state of missouri, as well as its service to the county. Collin county, texas simple english wikipedia, the free.
Old collin county courthouse collin county was created from fannin county in 1846. Historic collin county courthouse stock photo gallery. The county and the county seat are named after collin mckinney. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. Weeks, daily couriergazette and weekly democratgazette faithful correspondent in this important bloomdale community, located about seven miles northwest of mckinney, we found her to be indeed a busy housewife. Collin county map books from marketmaps are detailed and portable. Collin county is aware of an email scam in which emails purporting to come from the court system are infecting recipients with computer viruses. The courthouse works in accrodance with state constitution and statutes and is part of collin county texas. Navarro county historical commission, corsicana, texas. Prehistoric history of collin county by james m muse. Delivering an education in the elements of architectural style, this book gives attention to one hundred landmark courthouses in texas. A history of collin county, texas the portal to texas. County judge issues disaster declaration for collin county. A history of collin county, texas texas county and local history series stambaugh, j.
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