Front entrance of old, white shingled house with steps. Build 1854. American flag on extended pole. Faires House, Chestnut Square, Mckinney Texas.


Considered the oldest standing house in Mckinney, John Faires arrived in Mckinney and built this home in 1854. Mr. Faires, a blacksmith by trade, was one of the many pioneers who came from Tennessee to Texas. This greek revival style home boasts a front door that was hand chiseled by Mr. Faires himself. Originally located on South Tennessee Street, 2 civil war era bullets were discovered in the home when it was moved to its current location.


Size: 3169px × 4272px
Location: Chestnut Square Historic Village, South Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX, USA
Photo credit: © Judi Saunders / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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