McKain Family Home
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 42.612 W 096° 00.308
14S E 780732 N 3623128
Texas Historical Marker at the home built by Thomas J. McKain for his family, noting his civic career, including a few turns as the mayor of Wills Point. This house is located at 307 E High St, Wills Point, TX.
Waymark Code: WMP5GP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 11427

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Built 1874 for Thomas J. and Mattie Cornelia Bagby McKain-- first couple married in Wills Point. McKain had come to Texas in 1870 from Florida; his bride, born in Virginia, was educated at Old Trinity University, Tehuacana. McKain (1849-1922), a merchant and Texas immigration promoter, served as the first (and also a later) mayor of Wills Point, and was alderman and school trustee. Lumber for the house came by ox-wagon from Longview. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
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