Collin County, County administrative district in North Texas, US
Collin County spans 886 square miles of land and water, comprising fourteen incorporated cities including McKinney, Allen, and Princeton.
The Texas Legislature established Collin County on April 3, 1846, naming it after Collin McKinney, who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence.
The county maintains numerous parks, educational institutions, and community centers that serve its population of over one million residents.
The Collin County government provides online access to public records, property information, and tax services through its digital portal system.
McKinney, the county seat, operates the Heard Natural Science Museum, which contains 289 acres of native species and educational wildlife exhibits.
Location: Texas
Inception: April 3, 1846
Capital city: McKinney
Shares border with: Grayson County, Fannin County, Hunt County, Rockwall County, Dallas County, Denton County
Website: http://co.collin.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 33.18000,-96.58000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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