Welcome to Taylor County, where we offer you small-town friendliness with big-city amenities.
The county is some 900 square miles filled with diversity in landscape, culture, history, business and recreation.
Our rich history is detailed at The Grace Museum, Frontier Texas, 12th Armored Division Memorial, Merkel Museum, and Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Area galleries showcase local, regional, national, and international artists. Find unique pieces displayed at the Center for Contemporary Arts, local artists’ works at the Cockerell Gallery, and Western pieces at Cedar Break Gallery. The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature displays original work from children’s publications.
The county celebrates its roots each May with the Western Heritage Classic beginning with a parade through downtown Abilene followed by a street dance, cowboy poetry, chuck wagon cook-off, a glitzy gala, rodeo, and numerous competitions.
Taylor County houses several wind farms, including two that we share with our neighbor, Nolan County. In fact, two of our farms are among the top 10 largest in the world. Along with generating more than 1,400 MW of energy, the farms provide an interesting landscape.
Our Abilene State Park in Tuscola fosters family entertainment with its pool, camping facilities and hiking trails, along with beautiful Lake Abilene.
Taylor County is proud of its military population at Dyess Air Force Base, home of the B-1B Lancer. In addition, Dyess houses two squadrons of C-130 H and H/J Hercules transport aircraft.
Before heading home, try a big juicy steak at one of our world-renowned eateries, and you will walk away knowing you have just enjoyed the best steak you will ever eat.
Whether you come in for business or pleasure, you’ll find a great deal to do and see right here in Taylor County.
– By County Judge Downing Bolls, along with Traci Graham,
administrative assistant to the Taylor County Commissioners Court
