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McKinney Texas Retro Vintage Washed Cap - Charcoal Logo

McKinney Texas Retro Vintage Washed Cap - Charcoal Logo

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This is our retro McKinney, Texas logo, printed in weathered charcoal on a retro vintage washed cap — an unstructured cotton dad hat that looks broken in from the day it arrives. The charcoal carries a faint wavering tone and a light speckle, so the print reads like it has been in the sun as long as the cap has.

One size fits most, so it is an easy gift to get right: no size to guess, only the town. Each cap is made to order. Hand wash cold and air dry, and keep it out of the dryer.

Collin County was created in 1846 and McKinney became its seat on March 16, 1848, when rain kept the rival Sloan’s Grove voters from the polls; William Davis gave 120 acres for the townsite in 1849. Both town and county are named for Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

The railroad arrived in 1872 and cotton and grain built the French Second Empire courthouse of 1875, with its mansard roof and twin towers, that still centers one of the great Texas squares, now ringed by more than 120 shops. Money named it the best place to live in America in 2014. Texas history on the square is the mark on this piece.

The cap is 8.5 oz 100% cotton twill, enzyme washed and heavily brushed for a soft hand, with an unstructured six-panel crown, a mid-profile fit and a curved bill. A self-fabric strapback with a metal slider adjusts the fit and tucks away, and a self-fabric sweatband lines the inside. It is garment dyed with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes, so every cap's color varies slightly — washed here means faded color and a weathered print, not distressed or frayed.


QUICK FACTS — MCKINNEY TX WASHED COTTON CAP — CHARCOAL LOGO

Town: McKinney, Texas

Founded: 1848; incorporated 1849

Known for: The 1875 Collin County Courthouse and historic square; named for a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Art: McKinney vintage retro logo, charcoal (printed)

Blank: unstructured six-panel cap, mid profile, curved bill, metal slider

Fabric: 8.5 oz 100% cotton twill, enzyme washed, garment dyed

Care: hand wash cold, air dry

Colors: 10 offered

Sizes: Adjustable

Made to order in the USA



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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

The courthouse is the heart of the square. Built in 1875 by the architect Charles Wheelock in the French Second Empire style — a steep mansard roof, twin towers, decorative cut stone — it was said at completion to be the tallest building in Texas north of San Antonio. It was drastically remodeled in 1927, vacated in 1979, and then carefully restored: in 2006 it reopened as the McKinney Performing Arts Center, with the old courtroom, judge's bench and jury box intact, now a stage. When it first opened in 1876, a thousand locals came for a buffet dinner and a dance that ran past dawn.

And then McKinney exploded. A Collin County seat thirty miles north of Dallas, it became one of the fastest-growing cities in America and was named the number-one Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine in 2014. Yet for all the new neighborhoods ringing it, the square is still the heart of the place — a farmers market, festivals, live music, and a Saturday crowd that still orbits the same old courthouse. McKinney has topped national lists again and again since, but the answer is always the same: the square, the schools, and Dallas an easy drive away.

Why People Visit McKinney

Visitors choose McKinney for its handsome square, approachable museums, and easy walkability. It balances small-city heritage with everyday outdoor spaces, from the courthouse and Chestnut Square to the Heard sanctuary and the park trails. Families and day-trippers find a friendly layout and an unhurried pace, with year-round appeal in its parks, paths, and public spaces — and the historic square always at the center of it.

McKinney Texas Merlin Classics retro logo — Texas longhorn, Texas Republic Est. 1845