Taylor County, Administrative division in Central Texas, United States
Taylor County is an administrative division in Central Texas with Abilene as its county seat. The region encompasses various landscapes and serves as an economic hub for surrounding communities.
The county was founded in 1858 and named after President Zachary Taylor. Its growth was shaped by agriculture, ranching, and later railroad networks that connected the region to wider markets.
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo brings together people from surrounding areas each year to celebrate ranching and farming traditions. Visitors can see how the community honors its agricultural past through livestock exhibitions and traditional events.
Visitors will find most services, shops, and accommodations centered in Abilene. The region can be explored year-round, though the main fair and rodeo event typically takes place in fall.
The area played a significant role in early Texas oil development, with drilling operations that transformed economic patterns. This industrial history remains visible in Abilene's buildings and infrastructure today.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1878
Capital city: Abilene
Shares border with: Jones County, Callahan County, Coleman County, Runnels County, Nolan County, Fisher County
Website: http://taylorcountytexas.org
GPS coordinates: 32.31000,-99.88000
Latest update: December 22, 2025 18:45
Hardin–Simmons University
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Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium
24.3 km
Shotwell Stadium
22 km
Abilene State Park
8.3 km
Abilene Zoological Gardens
22.6 km
Crutcher Scott Field
24.4 km
The Grace Museum
20.7 km
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
5.7 km
Beltway Park Baptist Church
10.7 km
Paramount Theatre
20.9 km
Enterprise Tower
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Hotel Wooten
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20.6 km
First Presbyterian Church
20.8 km
Lake Abilene
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Abilene Fire Station No. 2
20.1 km
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
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21.1 km
Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse
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Henry Sayles House
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24.2 kmWooten, Horace O., Grocery Company Warehouse
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Cape & Son
20.5 kmAlexander-Campbell House
20.8 kmLincoln Middle School
20.2 kmD.D. Parramore House
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