Where is Taylor County?

7 Taylor Counties in 7 states · 248,108 people (2025)

There are 7 counties named Taylor County in the United States, in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The most populous is Taylor County, Texas (county seat: Abilene), with 150,077 people in 2025. 4 of them are named after Zachary Taylor, president of the United States from 1849 to 1850.

All 7 Taylor Counties

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State	County seat	Population 2025	Land area (sq mi)	Established	Named after
Taylor County, Florida	Perry	21,210	1,043	1856	Zachary Taylor
Taylor County, Georgia	Butler	7,818	377	1852	Zachary Taylor
Taylor County, Iowa	Bedford	5,835	532	1847	Zachary Taylor
Taylor County, Kentucky	Campbellsville	26,763	266	1848	Zachary Taylor
Taylor County, Texas	Abilene	150,077	916	1858	–
Taylor County, West Virginia	Grafton	16,287	173	1844	John Taylor of Caroline
Taylor County, Wisconsin	Medford	20,118	975	1875	William Robert Taylor

Questions about Taylor Counties

How many Taylor Counties are there?

There are 7 Taylor Counties in the United States, in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Which Taylor County is the largest?

By population, Taylor County, Texas (150,077 people in 2025). By land area, Taylor County, Florida (1,043 sq mi).

Which Taylor County is the oldest?

Taylor County, West Virginia, established in 1844. The newest is Taylor County, Wisconsin (1875).

Why are there so many Taylor Counties?

4 of the 7 are named after Zachary Taylor, president of the United States from 1849 to 1850. Many counties took their names from the same founders, presidents and generals as new states were organized.

How do I find out which Taylor County an address is in?

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