Taylor County, Texas
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.
| Taylor County, Texas | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Texas | |
 Texas's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1878 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Abilene |
| Largest City | Abilene |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
919.3 sq mi (2,381 km²) 915.6 sq mi (2,371 km²) 3.8 sq mi (10 km²), 0.4 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
143,208 160/sq mi (62/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.taylorcountytexas.org | |
| Named for: Edward, George, and James Taylor | |
Taylor County, Texas Media
The Old Taylor County Courthouse has limited use.
References
- ↑ "Taylor County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
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