Taylor County Courthouse - Aug. 8th, 2025

Visit the 1914 Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene

Take two angled shots due to the trees blocking the front view

Officers who died serving the county are memorialized here

Texas Historical Commission is aiding the courthouse's refurbishment

Two military memorial plaques displayed within a concrete star

45th Infantry was one of the most distinguished military units of WWII

County named for Edward, James & George Taylor who died at the Alamo

Second military memorial posted within a large concrete star

131st Field Artillery were Japanese POWs from Mar 1942 to Sep 1945

Circle around to the north side of the courthouse w/cornerstone far left

To the west is the modern 1972 Taylor County Courthouse

Back to the cornerstone of the 1914 Taylor County Courthouse

1914 County Judge, Commissioners and Superintendent listed

Abilene's Masonic Lodge #559 aided the construction of the courthouse

Only the west side of the courthouse has more than 1 entry door

South side and east side both have only one entry door

Step inside the ground floor of the courthouse under refurbishment

Grand staircase protected by cardboard and plastic wrap

Head to the second floor with refurbishment work underway

Main courtroom is cleared of seating while for refurbishment

Work appears to be done in this hallway, love the columns!

Stairway up to the 3rd floor and down to the 1st floor

Inside the west side main entrance with the three entry doors

Westside 3 entry doors, w/Taylor County above, & US & Texas flags flying

Over to the newer 1972 Taylor County Courthouse building

There is a fantastic war memorial with soldier and eagle statue

Blue Star Memorial is a tribute to Armed Forces who defended America

Veteran's Memorial was made possible by donations from these people

County residents who died fighting in Korea, WWI and WWII

Rear view of the silver eagle and bronze soldier sculptures

County residents who died fighting in WWII and Southeast Asia

Soldier armed with M60 machine gun and several grenades, ready to go