DUANE
Get the App
Williamson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Taylor, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 33 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: Cowboys & Cattle, Native History, Strange But True, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2016. 11 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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…
- City of Taylorplaced 1976
When the International & Great Northern Railroad built across Williamson County in 1876, one of the towns created along its route was "Taylorsville"…
- First Baptist Churchplaced 2012
In 1883, young black evangelist Dr. L. Benjamin Toliver held a tent revival in a grassy field at this site.
- Washington Bowerplaced 1971
"Washington Bower" - built 1853, first frame house in this area. Site, an 1838 Republic of Texas land grant to Simon Miller, was inherited by Lucinda…
Plan your visit
- Downtown Taylor and Main StreetCity of Taylor
Taylor on the Texas history calendar
All 33 historical markers in Taylor
- Battle of Brushy Creek1993
- Bill Pickett1991
- Birthplace of Governor Dan Moody
- Booth House1992
- Christ Lutheran Church2016
- City of Taylor1976
- Doak Home1967
- Doak Pavilion Site1967
- Dr. James Lee Dickey2006
- Easley-Sloan Cemetery2009
- Eikel-Prewitt Building1985
- First Baptist Church2012
- First Christian Church of Taylor1970
- First Presbyterian Church of Taylor1989
- Howard Bland, Sr.1986
- Immanuel Lutheran Church1994
- Kimbro Family Cemetery1986
- Luther Stearns, Sr.1983
- Preslar-Hewitt Building2004
- Site of New Bern Church, School, and Cemetery1993
- Sloan House1965
- St. James Church1969
- Taylor Brethren Church2004
- Taylor National Bank1980
- Taylor Post Office1992
- Tex Avery2011
- The Taylor Public Schools
- The Tenth Street United Methodist Church
- Tucker-Smith House1991
- Turkey Creek School1972
- Washington Bower1971
- Wedemeyer Hospital Site1969
- Wilson Spring Cemetery1988
Historical markers near Taylor
Hear thousands of these as you drive.
Duane reads Texas historical markers out loud, hands-free, in his own voice. He's on the App Store now, ready to ride along on your next drive.
Download Duane on the App Store