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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Plano history and community

Plano is in Collin and Denton counties, Texas. Historic downtown streets surround Haggard Park and the Interurban Railway Museum. The Shops at Legacy area is another commercial center, distinct from historic downtown.

Brown Thrasher, October 13, 2019, Hoblitzelle Park, Plano, Texas

Plano is in Collin and Denton counties, Texas. Historic downtown streets surround Haggard Park and the Interurban Railway Museum. The Shops at Legacy area is another commercial center, distinct from historic downtown. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

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Mentioned in this guide

Directory profiles for the places this guide names, with addresses, hours and photos.

Museum and cultural place

Interurban Railway Museum

Museum and cultural place · 901 East 15th Street

Railway and local history in Haggard Park, with exhibits on the Texas Electric Railway.

Cultural stops in Plano

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Historic places in Plano

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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