
4 S. West Street, Plano, Illinois 60545

HELP US RESTORE PLANO’S REAPER
1886 Plano Manufacturing Company Harvester
For decades, parades in Plano have featured an 1886 Plano Manufacturing Company harvester, often referred to as the reaper. Plano Historical Society has partnered with The Plano Area Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for needed restoration and maintenance.
DONATE HERE TO HELP US RESTORE THE REAPER
Donations may also be directed to Plano Historical Society, 4 S. West St, Plano, IL 60545
Plano’s Beginnings

Plano’s name was inspired by the plain between Little Rock Creek and Big Rock Creek where families settled in the 1830s.
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Plano Historical Society museum is located at 4 S. West Street in Plano, Illinois.
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We’re here to provide information about Plano history. Contact us via our website, email, or Facebook.
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We’re looking for new members. Come to a meeting and learn how to get involved.
Get in Touch
Email or text us:
PlanoILHistoricalSociety@gmail.com
Message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planos.Past.Illinois
Upcoming Meetings
November 25, 6:00 pm
Hours
The museum is open by appointment from November through March.
Donations and Membership
Gifts or loans of items that relate to Plano are appreciated. Stop by the museum or contact us regarding donations or to join Plano Historical Society. Dues are $15/year.
Plano Historical Society Logo by Greg Schwabek and Sons, 2022