Taylor, TX
Music connected to Taylor
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.