Taylor County, Texas

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Taylor County
New Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene
New Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene
Map of Texas highlighting Taylor County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°19′N 99°53′W / 32.31°N 99.88°W / 32.31; -99.88
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1878
Named forEdward, George, and James Taylor
SeatAbilene
Largest cityAbilene
Area
 • Total919.3 sq mi (2,381 km2)
 • Land915.6 sq mi (2,371 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)  0.4%
Population
 • Total143,208
 • Density160/sq mi (60/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.taylorcountytexas.org

Taylor County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, 143,208 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Abilene. It was named for three brothers who died at the Battle of the Alamo, Edward Taylor, George Taylor, and James Taylor. Taylor County has been home to Dyess Air Force Base since 1942.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Taylor County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.