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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The public test of voter equipment will be on May 27, 2026 at 10 am at the Courthouse.
Auditor Office Open for Absentee Voting
The Auditor’s office will be open on Saturday, May 30 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM for absentee voting.
Notice of Public Test
The public test of voter equipment will be on May 27, 2026 at 10 am at the Courthouse.
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