Taylor County is located in central Texas and is a part of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Abilene. The County was created in 1878 and organized in 1881. The county covers an area of 943 square miles and has a population density of 140 people per square mile.

Taylor County is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court. The county judge is the presiding officer of the court, and is elected county-wide. The other four members of the court are elected from single-member districts.

The economy of Taylor County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. Cattle, wheat, cotton, and sorghum are some of the major crops grown in the county. Abilene is home to Dyess Air Force Base and the Abilene Zoo. There are several state parks and recreational areas in Taylor County, including Lake Fort Phantom Hill and Lake Brownwood.

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