Taylor Public Schools

From 1877 until 1880, several private schools served residents of the Taylor area. In 1880 a public institution, the Stock Company School, was built and maintained by a group of private citizens. A school for black children of the community opened the following year. In 1883 a bond election passed which provided revenue for maintaining public schools in Taylor. Augustus Hill, former head of the Bastrop Academy, became the first superintendent. He presided over a ten-grade system, which consisted of a three-room building for all primary, grammar, and high school classes, as well as the small Negro school. Because of increased enrollment, a three-story building was erected in 1890, and a greater variety of subjects was offered to the students. In later years surrounding school districts were annexed, greatly increasing the size of the Taylor public schools. in 1950 the schools were removed from municipal control with the creation of the Taylor Independent School District. For a century the Taylor schools have been a source of pride for the community, while citizens have been faithful supporters of public education. Graduates of the Taylor schools include numerous business, professional and civic leaders.

Taylor Public Schools is a historical marker in Taylor, Williamson County. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5742, -97.4133 near Taylor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Saint James Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Tenth Street United Methodist Church, The, Birthplace of Governor Dan Moody, and First Christian Church of Taylor.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009360. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.