Taylor County Courthouse
Abilene, Texas
 
 
     
 
 Completed - 1972
 Architect - Tittle, Luther, Loving, & Lee
Photos: Robert Deering 9/15/2003

COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1878

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Alamo defenders Edward, James, and George Taylor.

COUNTY SEATS: Two - Buffalo Gap and Abilene

COUNTY NAMED FOR: After the Kansas cattle town of the same name.

COURTHOUSES: Four - Buffalo Gap 1880; Abilene 1883, 1914, 1972

STANDING: Three -

  • 1880 courthouse in Buffalo Gap is part of a museum.
  • 1914 Classical Revival courthouse in Abilene is built of brick with terra-cotta details.
  • 1972 Modern courthouse in Abilene is built of concrete and pink granite.
 
 

1914 Courthouse in Abilene
 

1883 Courthouse in Abilene
Architect - Jasper N. Preston & Son
 

1880 Courthouse in Buffalo Gap
ADDRESS:  300 Oak St., Abilene, Texas

 

Taylor County Courthouse
Abilene, Texas
 Completed - 1914
 Architect - George L. Burnett
Photos: Robert Deering 9/15/2003
Report on Old Courthouse Usage
         
RENOVATION: Texas Historical Commision Grant Approved - Start Date Pending

ADDRESS:  300 Oak St., Abilene, Texas
(Acreoss the street from the 1972 Courthouse)

 

Taylor County Courthouse
Buffalo Gap, Texas
 
 Completed - 1880
 Architect - Martin, Byrne, & Johnston
Photos: Robert Deering 2/5/2013
         
ADDRESS: Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 William St., Buffalo Gap, Texas