Two storey blue shingled house with white window frames Italianate eave brackets & American Flag. The Johnson House, Chestnut Square, McKinney Texas.
Built in 1870 by Dr. James Harmon, a local photographer, this Victorian Cottage with Italianate eave brackets is original to its current location. Mr. John Johnson, a Confederate Captain, bought the home in 1878 where he raised his 13 children to be closer to school. Mr. Johnson was known as a colorful politician who served as a State Senator and a Legislator. He is credited with writing the Homestead Bill, which became law in 1876. A descendant of Mr. Johnson, Bobby Younger, was a World War II airman and hero who was killed in action upon his 13th mission over Germany. Mr. Younger graduated from Mckinney High School and was a freshmen at Texas A&M when he volunteered for duty at the age of 18. ‘Bobby’s Room’ is located upstairs and has been dedicated to honor Mr. Younger. The home is currently used as a bridal suite
Size: 4538px × 3025px
Location: Chestnut Square Historic Village, South Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX, USA
Photo credit: © Judi Saunders / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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