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Located in Collin County, Texas, Allen was established in 1872. Allen's $60 million high school football stadium seats 18,000 and made national headlines. Allen Eagles won multiple state football championships.
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Founded 1872 | Population 113,000 | Peak 113,000 (2024) | County Collin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Allen, Texas

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1872Railroad Town: Houston & Texas Central Railway stop.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Allen's identity and economy.
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1990DFW Suburban Boom: Collin County growth transforms Allen.
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2012$60M High School Stadium: Allen Eagles football stadium makes national news.
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2023Affluent Tech Suburb: Major tech corridor along US-75.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1872 Transport
Railroad Town
1942 Government
Military Presence
1990 Business
DFW Suburban Boom
2012 Sports
$60M High School Stadium
2023 Business
Affluent Tech Suburb

Did You Know?

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Allen's $60 million high school football stadium seats 18,000 and made national headlines.
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Allen Eagles won multiple state football championships.
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One of the fastest-growing affluent suburbs in the DFW metroplex.
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Allen is located in Collin County, Texas.
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Allen was founded in 1872.

Famous People from Allen, Texas

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Jim Parrack
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Feb 8, 1981 · Age 45
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Matt Barr
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Adrenalynn
Actor, Artist · Born Jul 8, 1985 · Age 40
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Jonathan Patrick McCarty
Sporting Director, Sport Cyclist · Born Jan 24, 1982 · Age 44
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Jaylon Tyson
Basketball Player · Born Dec 2, 2002 · Age 23
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