COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1878

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

COUNTY SEATS: Two - Buffalo Gap and Abilene

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

COURTHOUSES: Four - Buffalo Gap 1880; Abilene 1909, 1914, 1972

STANDING:  Three - 1880 courthouse in Buffalo Gap is a museum. The 1914 Classical Revival courthouse in Abilene is built of brick with terra-cotta details. The 1972 Modern courthouse is built of concerte and pink granite.

LINKS: Taylor County