Plano, Texas was founded by Joseph
Clepper, Sandord Beck and William Forman. Forman, being the first postmaster, is
attributed with erecting the town’s sawmill and gristmill. The town’s name was
provided by Dr. Henry Dye, the first medical physician of Plano.
In 1844, McBain Jameson and Jeremiah
Muncey were killed by Indians. These men were from the Peters Colony. The town
established a post office in 1852. C.J.E. Kellner became the town’s major in
1874. William F. Mister directed The Plano Institute in 1882. The Plano Academy
was under the guidance of Matthew C. Portman. The Plano News was established by
J. Crittenden Son and E. K. Rudolph.
Plano’s primary economy was led by stove
plants, a garment factory and an electric wire factory. In 1872, The Houston and
Texas Railroad added to the community’s income resources; the Interurban
Building served as a stop on the route to Dallas, Texas. The Frito Lay
Corporation also made Plano its home.
The University of Texas, The University
of Plano and Collin County Junior College System were also housed in Plano,
Texas. During the 1980s, the Dallas American played professional soccer in
Plano. Each year Plano, Texas celebrates Plano Balloon Festival.
