DUANE
Williamson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Taylor, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Taylor, in Williamson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Cowboys & Cattle, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1991 and 2011.
Start with these Taylor stories
- Tex Averyplaced 2011
Born in Taylor on February 26, 1908, Frederick Bean “Tex” Avery is one of the most important figures in the history of animation.
- Bill Pickettplaced 1991
(ca. December 1870-March 25, 1932) The son of a former slave, Willie M. (Bill) Pickett grew up in Taylor.
- Battle of Brushy Creekplaced 1993
A skirmish between Comanche raiders and a local militia near here in mid-winter (1839) led to the last major battle between Anglo settlers and…
- Birthplace of Governor Dan Moody
A crusader for integrity in public office. Born in Taylor, Williamson County; son of Daniel and Nancy Elizabeth Robertson Moody.
- Dr. James Lee Dickeyplaced 2006
Physician, humanitarian, civil rights advocate and concerned citizen Dr. James Lee Dickey (d.
- Taylor Brethren Churchplaced 2004
During the 1880s, many Czech Protestant immigrants who settled in the Taylor area were members of the Unity of the Brethren, founded in 1457 by…
Taylor on the Texas history calendar
All 6 historical markers in Taylor
Historical markers near Taylor
- Granger5 stories · 10 mi
- Georgetown30 stories · 15 mi
- Bartlett7 stories · 16 mi
- Round Rock23 stories · 16 mi
- Manor6 stories · 17 mi
- Lexington7 stories · 22 mi
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