FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF McKINNEY-

            Founded:                      1848

            Incorporated:                1848

            City population:            ~70,000

Important Historical Facts:

1841- First pioneer settlers came to Collin County.

1848- The county was named after Collin McKinney who was one of the first settlers.

1872- The first railroad was built in the county.

1878- First Fire Company was organized, which was equipped with a hose cart.

1889- City of McKinney gets electric lights

1910- Street cars come to McKinney

Weather:

            Annual Average Temp- 65.7 Degrees Fahrenheit