Located in the historic district of downtown McKinney, Texas, Chestnut Square Historical Village is a collection of restored homes and commercial buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The village is home to the Collin County History Museum, the McKinney Visitor Center, and a number of businesses. Learn more here.
The village was founded in 1971 by a group of local citizens concerned about the loss of McKinney’s historic buildings. The village has grown to include nine historic homes and buildings, each of which has been restored to its original appearance. The first home in the village, the T.J. Nate House, was donated to the city by the Nate family and moved to its current location on Chestnut Street. Read about A Look Back: The Collin County History Museum in McKinney here.
The Collin County History Museum is located in the Historic McKinney Depot, one of the buildings in the village. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Collin County and its people. The McKinney Visitor Center is located in the Editor’s House, another of the village’s historic buildings. The center provides information about the village, its history, and the city of McKinney and Collin County.
The businesses in the village include a cafe, a bakery, a florist, a gift shop, and some professional offices. The village is also home to the chestnut tree from which it gets its name. The tree was planted in the early 1900s by the founder of the village, T.J. Nate.
Chestnut Square Historic Village is open daily from dawn to dusk. Admission to the village is free, and parking is available in the adjacent city parking lot.
