Established on the Shawnee Trail, now called Preston Street (Hwy 289), Frisco has occupied a unique place in the history and growth of North Texas, witnessing the passage of wagon trains bringing immigrants south to Texas and cattle drives from Austin going to northern markets. Originally a community of farmers north of the thriving town of Lebanon, Frisco City was formed in 1902, when the St. Louis – San Francisco Rail Line decided to set tracks through the rich agricultural land, where water was plentiful. The town name was later shortened, and Frisco was incorporated in 1908.

Since its creation, Frisco was a retail and shipping point, beginning with a number of cotton gins and grain elevators, and was the home of a Farmers Co-operative Gin Association. By 1914 the town had grown to a population of 1,000 people and grew slowly through the 20th century. In 1960, the population reached 1,184, and increased to 3,499 by 1980 as a result of the growth of Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth. By 2000 there were 33,714 people, and since the turn of the century the number of people living in the city of Frisco has more than doubled to over 95,000. This phenomenal growth is expected to continue and projections are for 140,000 people by the year 2010.

The railroad is still important to Frisco, but a more pressing requirement is to provide good roads and highways. This is being done by city, county and state agencies, with a determination to improve the transportation system ahead of the increases in growth. By 2010, an estimated $61.2 million is to be spent on highway, toll road, street and thoroughfare improvements within the City of Frisco.

In this North Texas “boom town”, the residents of Frisco have a sense of community well-being and preservation for the city’s heritage. The Heritage Association, whose goal is to “research, preserve and share” the town’s rich heritage, has been instrumental in the creation and planning of Heritage Village Park and Museum, scheduled to be open in 2007 . Residents, government officials and city planners are guided by a small town spirit as they look forward enthusiastically to the future. To meet the needs for good management, city planners have formulated “Frisco’s Comprehensive Plan”, a guide for the City’s future growth that includes a Future Land Use Plan, Thoroughfare Plan, Parks & Open Space Master Plan, and recommended goals and objectives to carry out the Plan.

Our "city with the heart of a town” welcomes you with cultural, business and recreational opportunities in safe, family-oriented neighborhoods, business parks and retail centers. Arts, entertainment and recreation abound in Frisco, with performing and fine arts organizations, Junior League Championship hockey, Minor League baseball, Major League soccer, and National Championship cyclist racing, among many others. Frisco offers excellent shopping, with Stonebriar Centre - one of the premiere shopping malls in the Southwest, the Centre at Preston Ridge - an outdoor shopping center filled with excellent restaurants and specialty shops, and a 310,000 square foot IKEA store. With more than 4 million square feet of retail space available, Frisco is becoming the major shopping destination of North Texas.

Frisco offers excellent programs and services, one of the lowest crime rates in Collin and Denton Counties, an outstanding Parks and Recreation Department, and an exceptional education environment, provided by the Frisco, Lewisville, and Prosper Independent School Districts. Health care in Frisco has also kept pace with growth, expanding superior facilities throughout our city limits, while the medical community provides caring, compassionate and professional attention in all medical disciplines.

Frisco offers everything essential to living the good life in a city with a small town attitude. When you’re looking for a new place to call home, or you’re visiting the area, consider the advantages of living, working and playing in Frisco.