Why visit Taylor
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Howard Theatre, The Dan Moody Museum Home & Garden and Mustang Creek Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Taylor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Taylor
Taylor is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population at the 2020 Census was 16,267, up from 15,191 as of 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Taylor, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks26
The Dan Moody Museum Home & Garden
Museum · 1.2 mi
Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
114 West 9th Street, Taylor
Sa 14:00-17:00
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Louie Mueller Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
206 West 2nd Street, Taylor
We-Fr 11:00-19:30; Sa 11:00-16:00
El Corral Lozano
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
300 West 2nd Street, Taylor
Mo-Tu 07:00-15:00; We-Su 07:00-21:00
Sirloin Stockade
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
3607 North Main Street, Taylor
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Plowman's Kitchen
Restaurant · Southern · 1.0 mi
309 West 9th Street, Taylor
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Texan Cafe & Pie Shop
Restaurant · Southern, Pie · 1.3 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
23 more on the map.
History
In 1876, the Texas Land Company auctioned lots in anticipation of the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad when Taylor was founded that year. The city was named after Edward Moses Taylor, a railroad official, under the name Taylorsville, which officially became Taylor in 1892. Immigrants from Moravia and Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and other Slavic states, as well as from Germany and Austria, helped establish the town. It soon became a busy shipping point for cattle, grain, and cotton.
By 1878, the town had 1,000 residents and 32 businesses, 29 of which were destroyed by fire in 1879. Recovery was rapid, however, and more substantial buildings were constructed. In 1882, the Taylor, Bastrop and Houston Railway (later part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad) reached the community, and machine shops and a roundhouse served both rail lines. In 1882, the town was incorporated with a mayor-council form of city government, and in 1883, a public school system replaced a number of private schools.
By 1890, Taylor had two banks and the first savings and loan institution in Texas. An electric company, a cotton compress, and several newspapers were among the new enterprises. A water line from the San Gabriel River, a 100-man volunteer fire department, imported and local entertainment, and an annual fair made noteworthy news items by 1900.
From the History section of Taylor, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Four Winds RV Park
Campground · 2.4 mi
408 Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southeast, Taylor
Churches and places of worship28
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Taylor
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.1 mi
603 Talbot Street, Taylor
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
111 West Rio Grande Street, Taylor
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare7
Map of Taylor
166 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Taylor 1Nw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Williamson County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Hutto 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Pflugerville 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Round Rock 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Elgin 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Georgetown 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Manor 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Brushy Creek 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Sonterra 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Cedar Park 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Austin 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Moody Museum, Taylor, TX IMG 2222, Billy Hathorn, CC0
- Booth House Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Doak Home Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Tucker Smith House Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- St James Church Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old high school gym taylor tx 2014, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- First Christian Church of Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Eikel Prewitt Building Taylor Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Murphy park lake dam taylor tx, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bill Pickett Statue, Taylor, Texas, T-Ro Trains, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taylor national bank 2013, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Catholic Church in Taylor, TX (6746212635), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Taylor Station Taylor Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Dr James L Dickey House Taylor Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Sunflower field Taylor Texas 2025, 8bit12man, CC BY 4.0
- Zidell house 2013, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Preslar hewitt building 2013, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Heritage Square Park, Kendra.Dubee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Square, TXTaylorTX, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Pacific Railroad Derail, Thejudahrice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS055-E-87374 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-87375 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 168550 0721252028426 049 RGB1, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
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