Taylor County was first established in 1847 and originated in 1851. Taylor County gets its name from Major General Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States.
The first county elections were held in 1851, by order of the county sheriff. Only 53 votes were cast in the election of three commissioners, a clerk, judge, treasurer, and county recorder. The first county business conducted was the location of a county seat. A three-man committee was formed to locate the county seat, but nothing was ever done. Eventually the Legislature, on January 14, 1853, appointed a second committee for the same purpose. When a site was located, it was to be named Bedford.
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Courthouse Closed Monday May 27th 2024
The Taylor County Courthouse will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.See Calendar.
BOS Meeting Moved To May 24th
The Board of Supervisor’s meeting for next week has been moved to Friday, May 24th.
Reappraisal Project To Start Soon
Taylor County Chief Deputy Assessor, Holly Cavin, is announcing that door-to-door inspections of all residential, commercial, & industrial properties in Taylor County will begin approximately April 22nd. A reappraisal project
Notice and Call to Public Meetings
NOTICE AND CALL TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Governmental Body: Taylor County Board of Supervisors Date of Meetings: June 6, 2024 Times of Meetings: First Meeting – 8:00 a.m. Second Meeting –
January 12th 2024 – Courthouse Closed Due To Weather
Inclement Weather Friday January 12th 2024 Courthouse Closed Due To Inclement Weather The Courthouse will be closed Friday January 12th 2024 due to inclement weather. Courthouse Closed Monday In Observance
Courthouse Closed Monday May 27th 2024
The Taylor County Courthouse will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.See Calendar.
BOS Meeting Moved To May 24th
The Board of Supervisor’s meeting for next week has been moved to Friday, May 24th.
Reappraisal Project To Start Soon
Taylor County Chief Deputy Assessor, Holly Cavin, is announcing that door-to-door inspections of all residential, commercial, & industrial properties in Taylor County will begin approximately April 22nd. A reappraisal project
Notice and Call to Public Meetings
NOTICE AND CALL TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Governmental Body: Taylor County Board of Supervisors Date of Meetings: June 6, 2024 Times of Meetings: First Meeting – 8:00 a.m. Second Meeting –
January 12th 2024 – Courthouse Closed Due To Weather
Inclement Weather Friday January 12th 2024 Courthouse Closed Due To Inclement Weather The Courthouse will be closed Friday January 12th 2024 due to inclement weather. Courthouse Closed Monday In Observance
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