Allen, Texas

File:Allen, Texas Train Water Station.JPG was built for the railroad in 1874.]]

The Allen area was previously home to the Caddo, Comanche, and other indigenous peoples. The first immigrants from the United States and Europe arrived in the early 1840s.{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofallen.org/living_here/history.htm |title=History |publisher=City of Allen |access-date=July 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725185522/http://www.cityofallen.org/living_here/history.htm |archive-date=July 25, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}} The town was established by the Houston and Texas Central Railway and named in 1872 for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter.{{cite web|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hfa04 |title=Allen, TX |first=David |last=Minor |work=Handbook of Texas Online |publisher=Texas State Historical Association |access-date=July 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715182212/http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hfa04 |archive-date=July 15, 2011 |url-status=live}} The railroad allowed the sale of crops across the country before they rotted, causing a shift from the previous cattle-based agriculture.{{Cite episode |title=A Short History of Allen, Texas |url=http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/public_media_relations/allen_city_television/ |access-date=July 13, 2011 |series=Tales of Allen |credits=Gilliam, Burton (narrator); Keener, Tom (history compiler); Kaufmann, Mark (director and editor) |network=Allen City Television |airdate=2003 |time=4:01–4:42 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719025753/http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/public_media_relations/allen_city_television/ |archive-date=July 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}} On February 22, 1878, a gang led by Sam Bass committed in Allen what is said to be Texas's first train robbery.

From 1908 through 1948, Allen was a stop along the Texas Traction Company's interurban line from Denison to Dallas. Allen was a small town of a few hundred residents when it was incorporated in 1953. Since this time, it has grown dramatically due to the construction of U.S. Route 75, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the development of nearby Dallas and Plano. Among the more recent developments is the Shaddock Park neighborhood.

On May 6, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at the Allen Premium Outlets mall.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/allen-texas-mall-shooting-05-06-23/h_f3e25338cf6b8320f7ba94098a3b8815 |title=Nine dead after Allen shooting |date=May 6, 2023 |publisher=CNN |access-date=May 6, 2023}} Eight were killed, along with the shooter, and seven were injured.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|26.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|26.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.08|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.

Allen has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Köppen climate classification), with long hot summers and cool winters.

In 2008, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Allen, damaging approximately 50 homes.{{cite web|title=Storm Events Database |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=88755 |access-date=October 27, 2019}} In 2019, an EF-0 tornado touched down in west Allen.{{cite web|url=https://www.weather.gov/images/fwd/graphicast/image7.jpg?d9d4de1be4be7a28794fa92c52bf7032 |title=Tornado Summary October 20, 2019 |access-date=October 27, 2019}}

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{{US Census population

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|1990= 18309

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|2010= 84246

|2020= 104627

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Texas Almanac: 1850-2000{{cite web|url=http://www.texasalmanac.com/sites/default/files/images/CityPopHist%20web.pdf|title=Texas Almanac: City Population History from 1850–2000|author=Texas Almanac|access-date=June 16, 2014}}
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As of the 2020 census, there were 104,627 people, 35,491 households, and 28,117 families residing in the city.{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Allen%20city,%20Texas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} There were 36,962 housing units.

As of the 2010 census, there were 84,246 people, 14,205 households, out of which 55.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35. In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least high school degree and 55% had at least a bachelor's degree.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least a high school degree and 55% had at least a bachelor's degree. The average household income was $107,602. The city of Allen had 27,791 family units. The median age was 35.8 years. The median home value was $251,405. 59,620 of the population is currently registered to vote.

In 1992, Allen citizens approved the creation of the Allen Economic Development Corporation, which is funded by a 0.5% sales tax.{{cite web|url=http://allentx.com/About-Allen-EDC |title=About Allen EDC |access-date=October 7, 2014 |publisher=Allen Economic Development Corporation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012004541/http://allentx.com/About-Allen-EDC |archive-date=October 12, 2014 |url-status=dead}} According to the city government's 2014 facts & figures,{{cite web |url=http://allentx.com/images/docs/CityofAllen_FactsandFigures2014.pdf |title=Facts & Figures 2014 |access-date=October 17, 2014 |publisher=City of Allen |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022094629/http://allentx.com/images/docs/CityofAllen_FactsandFigures2014.pdf |archive-date=October 22, 2014 |url-status=dead }} the top employers in the city were:

According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,{{cite web|url=https://cms3.revize.com/revize/allentx/Documents/Departments/Finance/Financial%20Transparency/2023%20COA%20Annual%20Comprehensive%20Financial%20Report%20(ACFR).pdf |title=City of Allen 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report|page=128|date=}} the largest employers in the city are:

Allen serves as the corporate headquarters for the following companies: MonkeySports, CVE Technology,{{cite web|url=https://siteselection.com/cc/texas/2016/allen-texas.cfm|title=The Allen Growth Curve|publisher=Site Selection|access-date=December 28, 2019}} PFSweb,{{cite web|url=http://ir.pfsweb.com/news-releases/news-release-details/allen-tx-named-new-site-pfsweb-corporate-headquarters|title=ALLEN, TX NAMED NEW SITE FOR PFSWEB CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS|publisher=PFSweb|access-date=December 28, 2019}} WatchGuard Video,{{cite web|url=https://starlocalmedia.com/allenamerican/news/watchguard-video-opens-new-headquarters-in-allen/article_124900d8-74b8-11e8-9486-6fac7cabc3f3.html|title=WatchGuard Video opens new headquarters in Allen|date=June 21, 2018 |publisher=Allen American|access-date=December 28, 2019}} PINSTACK,{{cite web|url=https://craft.co/pinstack/locations|title=PINSTACK headquarters and office locations|publisher=Craft|access-date=December 28, 2019}} Boss Fight Entertainment,{{cite web|url=https://www.bossfightentertainment.com/articles/boss-fight-announces-new-corporate-office|title=oss Fight announces new corporate offices|publisher=Boss Fight Entertainment|access-date=December 28, 2019}} Brass Roots Technologies,{{cite web|url=https://brassrootstech.com/tags/brt-headquarters|title=BRT Headquarters|publisher=Brass Roots Technologies|access-date=December 28, 2019|archive-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228194509/https://brassrootstech.com/tags/brt-headquarters|url-status=dead}} Cytracom,{{cite web|url=https://www.cytracom.com/post/cytracom-opens-new-corporate-headquarters|title=Cytracom Opens New Corporate Headquarters

|publisher=Cytracom|access-date=December 28, 2019}} No Magic, Lyrick Studios, WiQuest Communications, and Credit Union of Texas.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191015005070/en/CUTX-Relocates-Headquarters-Allen-Texas|title=CUTX Relocates Headquarters to Allen, Texas|date=October 15, 2019|publisher=Business Wire|access-date=December 28, 2019}} Lyrick Studios ceased to exist in 2001 when it was purchased and incorporated into HiT Entertainment.

The city also has a 79,000-square-foot convention center (Watters Creek Convention Center) owned and operated by Marriott Hotels.{{cite web|url=https://allenedc.com/portfolio-item/watters-creek-convention-center/|title=Watters Creek Convention Center|publisher=Allen EDC|access-date=December 28, 2019|archive-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228234826/https://allenedc.com/portfolio-item/watters-creek-convention-center/|url-status=dead}} In addition, Allen also has a multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Credit Union of Texas Event Center, owned and operated by the City of Allen. There are three major malls/shopping complexes in the city: Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek, and The Village at Allen. These shopping complexes attract many visitors to Allen, Texas on a daily basis.

Allen has three major recreation centers: Joe Farmer Recreation Center, Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, and Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium boasts a large-scale indoor aquatic park with many swimming lanes, a rock-climbing wall, and a fitness center. Since its opening in early 2024, Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center provides 149,000 square feet of diverse fitness, recreational and leisurely activities for all ages, with top-of-the-line equipment and unique amenities. Allen also boasts the Allen Community Ice Rink, Ford Pool, The Courses at Watters Creek, and Allen Senior Recreation Center. Most notably, Allen has The Edge Skate Park and Visitor Center, a 37,915-square-foot outdoor skate park making it one of the largest skate parks in Texas.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofallen.org/902/Parks-Recreation|title=Parks and Recreation|publisher=City of Allen|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

Allen is also home to 60 natural and man-made parks with over 1,188 acres of park land in total. Some of the more notable parks are the following: Allen Station Park, Bethany Lakes Park, Celebration Park, Glendover Park, Spirit Park, Stacy Ridge, Twin Creeks Park, Waterford Park, and Windridge Park.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofallen.org/Facilities?clear=False|title=City of Allen Facility Directory|publisher=City of Allen|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

Every year, Allen hosts the Allen USA Celebration on the last Saturday of June, which usually falls on the Saturday preceding the Independence Day holiday. The celebration boasts a large assortment of food trucks/stalls, sports drills, music concerts, a car show, bounce houses, and a large fireworks display - regarded as one of the largest in Texas.{{cite web|url=https://www.allenspecialevents.org/154/Allen-USA|title=Allen USA Celebration|publisher=Allen Special Events|access-date=December 28, 2019}} In previous years, there have been performances by Pentatonix, Jerry Jeff Walker, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Survivor, James "J.T." Taylor, Eddie Money, 38 Special, Three Dog Night, Commodores, Michael McDonald, and Lou Gramm. Now, the event draws in around 100,000 people annually and is considered to be the largest event in Allen.{{cite web|url=http://www.allenimage.com/celebrating-20-years-of-allen-usa/|title=Celebrating 20 years of Allen USA|publisher=Allen Image|access-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228215357/http://www.allenimage.com/celebrating-20-years-of-allen-usa/|archive-date=December 28, 2019|url-status=dead}}

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In October 2004, the City of Allen purchased Chase Oaks Golf Club in Plano, Texas, adjacent to the southern city limits of the City of Allen. Chase Oaks, since renamed The Courses at Watters Creek, is a public golf course, and residents are entitled to discounted fees.{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/parks_recreation/recreation/chaseoaks.htm |title=Chase Oaks Golf Club |access-date=June 20, 2009 |publisher=City of Allen Department of Parks & Recreation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090102041735/http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/parks_recreation/recreation/chaseoaks.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2009 |url-status=dead}}

A multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Credit Union of Texas Event Center, was completed in November 2009.{{cite news |title=There is no S in Allen Event Center |first=Kevin |last=Hageland |url=http://www.scntx.com/articles/2009/11/05/sports/sports_blogs/blogosaurus/059.txt |newspaper=Allen American |date=November 5, 2009 |access-date=June 5, 2011}} It is home to the ECHL's Allen Americans, The North Texas Bulls of the National Arena League{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2023 |title=News: North Texas Bulls Announce Move to Allen Event Center to Accommodate Growing Fan Base - North Texas Bulls Arena Football Team |url=http://www.northtexasbulls.com/news/north-texas-bulls-announce-move-to-allen-event-cen |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=www.northtexasbulls.com}} and the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League.{{cite news |title=City leaders: Allen Event Center not generating enough events |first=Steve |last=Stoler |url=http://www.wfaa.com/news/City-leaders-say-Allen-Event-Center-not-generating-enough-events-100812944.html |newspaper=WFAA-TV |date=August 16, 2010 |access-date=June 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012002528/http://www.wfaa.com/news/City-leaders-say-Allen-Event-Center-not-generating-enough-events-100812944.html |archive-date=October 12, 2010 |url-status=dead}}{{cite journal |last=Carlisle |first=Candace |date=May 3, 2011 |title=Allen Wranglers to announce new ownership |journal=Dallas Business Journal |access-date=June 5, 2011 |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2011/05/03/allen-wranglers-has-new-ownership.html}}

According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $160.9 million in revenues, $105.6 million in expenditures, $654.8 million in total assets, $125.6 million in total liabilities, and $42.5 million in cash and investments.[http://www.cityofallen.org/SiteContent/56/documents/Finance/2008_CAFR.pdf City of Allen CAFR] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116230122/http://www.cityofallen.org/SiteContent/56/documents/Finance/2008_CAFR.pdf |date=November 16, 2009}} Retrieved August 17, 2009

The city of Allen is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.

The Allen City Council consists of the mayor and six council members, who are elected to serve three year terms. The council's responsibilities include planning and approving the budget, setting policy, enacting ordinances, establishing municipal law, regulating zoning, and appointing board and commission members. A professionally trained city manager manages day-to-day operations.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofallen.org/917/City-Council|title=City Council|publisher=City of Allen|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

Appointments to City of Allen boards, commissions, and committees are typically two-year staggered terms, though some are three-year appointments.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofallen.org/955/Boards-Commissions|title=Boards & Commissions

|publisher=City of Allen|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

Allen, like the rest of Collin County, was solidly Republican throughout the early 2000s, but through demographic changes it has shifted significantly towards the Democratic Party in recent elections, culminating in Democrat Joe Biden's narrow victory in the city in 2020.

The current state senator for Texas Senate, District 8 is Angela Paxton. Jeff Leach is the state representative for District 67 and Candy Noble is the state representative for District 89. Allen residents are represented in the United States Congress by Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and Representative Keith Self of Texas's 3rd congressional district.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofallen.org/883/Local-Government|title=Local Government|publisher=City of Allen|access-date=December 28, 2019|archive-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228230206/https://www.cityofallen.org/883/Local-Government|url-status=dead}}

Allen hosts a campus of Collin College, which is located inside Allen High School and mainly serves dual-credit high school students. A separate Collin College Technical Campus, opened in 2020, is located in west Allen. The 340,000 square-foot facility serves more than 7,000 students when fully occupied and is dedicated to workforce education.{{cite web|url=https://www.collin.edu/campuses/technical/ |title=Collin College Technical Campus|publisher=Collin College|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

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The Allen Independent School District has 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, one freshman center (Lowery Freshman Center), an alternative education center, and a high school (Allen High School). Allen ISD serves almost all of Allen. Allen ISD opened a 111,000 square-foot STEAM center. It also serves as a location for elementary and middle school field trip experiences for enrichment on STEAM topics and experiences.{{cite web|url=https://www.allenisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=5041&ModuleInstanceID=66686&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=100399&PageID=54990 |title=Welcome to the Allen ISD STEAM Center|publisher=Allen ISD|access-date=December 28, 2019}}

Small portions of the Allen city limits extend into Lovejoy, McKinney, and Plano ISDs. In the fall of 2006, new 9th grade high school students in the Lovejoy ISD boundaries began attending the newly opened Lovejoy High School.{{cite web |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/081406dnccowakelandopen.23cd566.html |title=Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News |website=www.dallasnews.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820111431/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/081406dnccowakelandopen.23cd566.html |archive-date=20 August 2006 |url-status=dead}} The school became a full 4-year high school in the 2009–10 school year.

Eagle Stadium opened on August 31, 2012, at a cost of $60 million and seats 18,000 people.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/story/_/id/8323104/allen-texas-high-school-ready-unveil-60m-football-facility|title=Allen HS facility cost $60 million|date=August 31, 2012|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 3, 2013}}

Allen High School offers advanced academic coursework through AP and IB courses. AP course enrollment is 53%.[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/districts/allen-independent-school-district/allen-high-school-18562.html] {{dead link|date=February 2020}}

The city of Allen possesses one sole library located in Downtown Allen: Allen Public Library. As of the 2019 City of Allen Facts and Figures, Allen has 147,772 volumes and 406,595 people were said to have visited the library.

As of 2023, Allen is not served by any public transit agencies.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/25/would-collin-county-dfw-growth-support-a-rail-regional-transportation/ |website=Dallas Morning News |title=Would Collin County, D-FW growth support a regional transit system? |last=McFarland |first=Susan |date=25 September 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105220144/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/25/would-collin-county-dfw-growth-support-a-rail-regional-transportation/}} The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) public transit system does not extend north into Allen. Active Red Line service is unable to expand further north because Allen is currently unable to levy the 1% sales tax required for DART membership. Allen levies sales tax at the maximum rate of 8.25% set by Texas law. Redirecting 1% sales tax for DART membership would require scrapping funding for the Allen Economic Development Corporation and the Allen Community Development Corporation.{{cite web |url=https://www.cityofallen.org/1486/Public-Transit |title=Public Transit |publisher=Allen, Texas |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409184745/https://www.cityofallen.org/1486/Public-Transit |archive-date=9 April 2024}} The Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS) transit service provided bus routes for a short period from 2013 until Collin County bus service was suspended in 2015.{{Cite web |url=https://tapsbus.com/wp-content/uploads/allen-routes-online1.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104142528/https://tapsbus.com/wp-content/uploads/allen-routes-online1.pdf |archive-date=4 January 2022 |title=Allen Texas Route Map |publisher=Texoma Area Paratransit System}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/taps-suspends-bus-service-in-collin-county-indefinitely/2008510/ |title=TAPS Suspends Bus Service in Collin County Indefinitely |website=NBC DFW |date=14 November 2015 |archive-date=21 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621112312/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/taps-suspends-bus-service-in-collin-county-indefinitely/2008510/}}

Allen is roughly 30 miles northeast of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is the primary airport serving Allen residents and visitors. It is also roughly 30 miles northeast of Dallas Love Field Airport.

Allen is served directly by several major roadways and freeways. Allen is bisected by U.S. Highway 75 and bordered to the west by Texas State Highway 121. Some of the major roadways in Allen are: Stacy Road, Exchange Parkway, McDermott Drive, Main Street, Alma Drive, Greenville Avenue, Ridgeview Drive, Allen Heights Drive, Angel Parkway, and Bethany Drive. Currently, with the large increase in its population and its ongoing retail and business development, traffic has become congested.

• 20px Sam Rayburn Tollway, part of Texas State Highway 121, runs across the McKinney-Allen border. The tollway goes northeast until it ends at Fairview.
• {{jct|state=TX|US|75}} runs north to south through Allen. To the north, United States Highway 75 goes through McKinney and to the south, it goes through Plano.[https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/maps/city/travel-map-texas.pdf Texas Official Travel Map]

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• Doug Skene, former New England Patriots player
• Brian J. Smith, actor
• Steven Terrell, current NFL player{{cite web|url=http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Steven-Terrell/e7eb0595-fcd4-4b7d-8aa6-185bc2bf54fd|title=Steven Terrell profile|publisher=Seattle Seahawks|access-date=July 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320080342/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Steven-Terrell/e7eb0595-fcd4-4b7d-8aa6-185bc2bf54fd|archive-date=March 20, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Shawn Tolleson, former Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers player
• Ava Verdeflor, Filipino-American artistic gymnast
• J. D. Walton, former Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers player
• Jonathan Williams, Washington Commanders running back{{cite web|url=https://www.allenisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=5753&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=104931&PageID=1|title=FORMER EAGLES SOAR IN NFL DRAFT|publisher=Allen ISD|access-date=June 11, 2019}}
• Alex Yarbrough, former Miami Marlins player

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• [https://www.cityofallen.org/ City of Allen – Official Website]
• {{Handbook of Texas|id=hfa04|name= Allen, TX}}

{{Geographic location

|Centre = Allen

|Northwest = Frisco

|North = McKinney

|Northeast = Fairview

|West = Plano

|East = Lucas

|Southwest = Plano

|South = Plano

|Southeast = Parker

}}

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{{Collin County, Texas}}

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