Facts About Frisco
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Frisco is a city in Collin and Denton counties in the State of Texas.
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Frisco has received the designation Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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The distinctive Frisco coat of arms is based on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway’s logo.
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Frisco is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and is about 25 miles from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2017, and also the fastest-growing city in the nation from 2000 to 2009. The estimated population of Frisco is 177,020, as of 2019.
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Frisco was originally named Emerson, however, this name was rejected as it was similar to another town in Texas, In 1904, the Town name was changed to Frisco City in Honour of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, it was later shortened to Frisco.
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Frisco is situated in the DFW Metroplex, with sections in Denton and Collin Counties.
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The city has a total area of 62.4 sq mi, of which 160.1 km2 are land and 0.58 sq mi, or 0.92%, is covered by water.
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The town of Frisco was founded in 1903, Over 118 years ago.
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Frisco is located at 33°9’2″N 96°49’25″W
