Taylor County Courthouse
Abilene, Texas
 
 
     
 
 Completed - 1914
 Architect - George L. Burnett
Photos: Robert Deering 5/11/2026

COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1878

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Alamo defenders Edward, James, and George Taylor.

COUNTY SEATS: Two - Buffalo Gap and Abilene

COUNTY NAMED FOR: After the Kansas cattle town of the same name.

COURTHOUSES: Four - Buffalo Gap 1880; Abilene 1883, 1914, 1972

STANDING: Three -

  • 1880 courthouse in Buffalo Gap is part of a museum.
  • 1914 Classical Revival courthouse in Abilene is built of brick with terra-cotta details. Rennovation was completed in 2026 and it is used to house various County offices.
  • 1972 Modern courthouse in Abilene is built of concrete and pink granite.
 
 

1880 Courthouse in Buffalo Gap
 

1883 Courthouse in Abilene
Architect - Jasper N. Preston & Son
 

1972 Courthouse in Abilene
     
           
         
RENOVATION COMPLETE
REDEDICATION: 4/16/2026

ADDRESS:  300 Oak St., Abilene, Texas
(Acreoss the street from the 1972 Courthouse

 

Taylor County Courthouse
Abilene, Texas
 Completed - 1972
 Architect - Tittle, Luther, Loving, & Lee
Photos: Robert Deering 5/11/2026
ADDRESS:  300 Oak St., Abilene, Texas