Plano Texas

Plano is a city situated in Texas, U.S.A. Being a suburb of Dallas, Texas; it is mainly within the Collin County. It is also the ninth largest city in Texas.

History:

In the early 1840s, several settlers came to the area

now known as Plano. When the mail service was established, it rejected several names that were proposed for the up-and-coming town (including naming it in honor of then-President Millard Fillmore). The locals then suggested the name Plano - the Spanish word for flat as a reference to the land of the area. The name was accepted by the post office and Plano was born.

The Houston and Texas Railroad was completed in 1872. As a result, the city grew and was officially incorporated in 1873.

In 1881, when a fire raged through the central business district, it destroyed most of the buildings. Nevertheless, the city was built again and business thrived throughout the 1880s.

Many large companies, such as JC Penney and Frito-Lay, moved their headquarters to Plano during the 1980s. This only helped the city grow more and more. By 1994, the city was known as an All-America City.

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 185.5 km. Approximately 185.4 km of it is land and 0.2 km of it is water.

Economy:

The Collin County (in which Plano is located) is the richest county in Texas. The four wealthiest zip codes of Plano are: 75093, 75024, 75025 and 75094. Plano was ranked the richest city in the United States (with the lowest poverty rate of 6.3%) for a city with a population exceeding 250, 000. And Plano was also named the highest income place with a population of 130,000 or more in 2000.

Business:

It is said that almost 80% of out-of-area travelers visit Plano for business. This is mainly due to the city's close proximity to Dallas.

Another reason why Plano has so many business visitors is due to the fact that it serves as the corporate headquarters for some of the country's biggest and most-recognized corporations:

• Electronic Data Systems

• JCPenney

• Frito Lay

• Cinemark Theatres

• Rent-A-Center

• Perot Systems

• Neiman Marcus

• Dr. Pepper

Transportation:

Plano was the first of many cities in Collin County to adopt a master plan for their road system. That helped in making traveling inside the city simple and stress-free.

Plano is served directly by many major roadways and freeways such as U.S. Highway 75, the Dallas North Tollway and the President George Bush Turnpike. State Highway 289 is also a major highway that runs through the city and even though its not a freeway, it is perhaps the most important road in Dallas

Education:

Most schools in Plano come under the Plano Independent School District and some schools that are under the Lewisville Independent School District and the Frisco Independent School District cover small portions of Plano.

The Collin County Community College District (a network of community college campuses located in Collin County) offers two campuses in Plano. One is located at the Courtyard Center and the other one on the Spring Creek Parkway.

Attractions:

Springfield offers many attractions that are perfect for everyone. Just like the city, even its attractions give you a nostalgic vibe.

You just cant help but remember the good old days at the Fairview Farm Market, which provides an atmosphere of the farm life in the olden days. This market runs only from April to October and offers fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants.

And for those culture-lovers, theres the Art Centre. It is located in a historic downtown building and it offers a variety of cultural activities. Theatrical productions, vocal performances and art shows are hosted in the building throughout the year. It also features many galleries of local artistic works.

Theres also the JCPenney Museum, which offers visitors an insiders look into the history of the major department store. Historical records, artifacts, photos, company newspapers, catalogues they all can be found on display in the museum. The museum also recreates the first store that James Cash Penney opened in 1902 which was called the Golden Rule Store.

Prominent Residents:

Plano has had, and continues to have, notable figures as its residents:

Prominet Residents: Troy Aikman former Dallas Cowboys football quarterback Deion Sanders • former Dallas Cowboys football cornerback

• Lance Armstrong seven-time Tour de France winner

• Steve Harvey comedian and radio show host

• Alan Tudyk film actor with movies such as Serenity and Dodgeball

• H. Ross Perot two-time presidential candidate

• Anousheh Ansari first female space tourist.

It may not be as hyped as some other cities in the United States, but Plano is a city that has really grown with time. And continuing to show more promise, it sure is a place worth a see.

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