Taylor County, Administrative division in Central Texas, United States
Taylor County encompasses 998 square miles of land with Abilene as its county seat, situated within the Central Texas economic region.
The county, established in 1858 and named after President Zachary Taylor, developed through agriculture, ranching, and railroad transportation networks.
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Taylor County brings together regional communities, displaying agricultural heritage and traditional activities.
The county offers comprehensive public services through departments focused on health, safety, and infrastructure maintenance for its 130,000 residents.
Three river systems converge in Taylor County, forming a natural divide between the Jump River, Yellow River, and Big Rib River watersheds.
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: May 27, 2025 11:49
Fort Chadbourne
46.1 km
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
20.2 km
Hotel Wooten
20.9 km
Olde Park Hotel
63.8 km
First Presbyterian Church
20.8 km
Lake Abilene
8.2 km
Ballinger Carnegie Library
63.8 km
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
5.6 km
Jones County Courthouse
49.7 km
Federal Building, United States Post Office and Courthouse
21 km
Nolan County Courthouse
52.8 km
Henry Sayles House
19.4 km
First National Bank Building
52.9 km
Texas Theater
61.3 km
Cape & Son
20.5 km
1915 Taylor County Courthouse
20.5 km
Baird Depot Museum
46.5 km
Old Taylor County Courthouse and Jail
5.6 km
Sweetwater Commercial Historic District
52.9 kmReviews
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