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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

McKinney history and community

Historic downtown McKinney's courthouse square anchors the city, with the Heard Museum's nature sanctuary nearby and newer districts like Craig Ranch spreading north of Dallas.

Historic downtown McKinney's courthouse square anchors the city, with the Heard Museum's nature sanctuary nearby and newer districts like Craig Ranch spreading north of Dallas. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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