Taylor, Edward, James, & George
Inscriptions on the monument are: across top - "I shall never surrender or retreat." Travis, Edward, James, George sons of Anson Taylor, died at the Alamo March 6, 1836. Taylor County was named for these gallant men. Erected by John Hudnall Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, with the cooperation of the Taylor County Commissioners Court. (1955)
32.4459° N, 99.7325° W
Where to Find It
Taylor County Courthouse, Oak Street, Abilene
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley Abilene
- <0.1 mi S Site of Thornton's Store Abilene
- 0.2 mi N Site of Curfew by John J. Clinton Abilene
- 0.2 mi N The Texas & Pacific Railway: First Railroad Across West Texas Abilene
- 0.3 mi N Pine Street Shoot Out Abilene
- 0.3 mi NW Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot Abilene