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.