Taylor, TX

About Taylor

• • James Holtzclaw, a blues musician, was born in Taylor and played with greats.
• • The uniquely Texan sausage-making tradition of Taylor Sausage originated here.
• • The arrival of the International & Great Northern Railroad in 1876 spurred its growth.
• • Taylor was home to the world's largest inland cotton compress in the early 1900s.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Taylor's cotton-based economy.
• • Named for railroad executive Edward Taylor, it was established in 1876.
• • With 19,034 residents, it's growing due to nearby Austin's tech boom.
• • Sitting at 564 feet, it's higher than many coastal Texas cities.
• • Many residents work in manufacturing and related support industries.
• • Taylor offers a comforting, small-town feel with historic charm.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, three hours away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
• • Taylor High School's football team has a strong tradition, winning state titles.
• • The local geology is characterized by Blackland Prairie soils formed from chalky sediments.
• • The San Gabriel River flows near Taylor, defining part of the region's watershed.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly observed in the areas surrounding the town.
• • The Blackland Prairie region is known for its diverse native grasses and wildflowers.
• • The Tonkawa tribe inhabited the area before European settlement.
• • In 1876, the town was officially established when the International-Great Northern Railroad arrived.
• • The Williamson County Courthouse, built in 1911, showcases Beaux-Arts architecture.
• • U.S. Route 79 is a main thoroughfare connecting Taylor to nearby towns.

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