Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Emzy Taylor
(1841–1895)
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Emzy Taylor Marker
Arkansas native Emzy Taylor clerked in his father's Georgetown square mercantile store before serving as a Confederate Captain in the Red River valley during the Civil War. He married Margaret Henderson in 1864 while on furlough and after the war returned to Georgetown and took over the family business. At the forefront of Georgetown’s early development, Taylor led efforts to establish the first college, national bank, regional railroad line, and water utility service. He took special pride in his formation and service as chief of the city’s volunteer fire department.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13893.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil.
Location. 30° 38.253′ N, 97° 40.675′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of West 7th Street and Austin Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 W 7th Street, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M.B. Lockett Building (a few steps from this marker); H. C. Craig Bulding
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
2. Emzy Taylor Marker
Marker in front of the M.B. Lockett Building, seen from back side, across the street
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
3. Emzy Taylor Marker
New location of marker
Photographed By Sharon N. Goodman
4. Emzy Taylor Marker - Old location
The nearby bell's inscription reads: Rumsey M'F'G' Co., St. Louis, Mo., 1862.
Photographed By Michael Heinich, July 10, 2010
5. Emzy Taylor Marker is in the center - Old location
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 7, 2018
6. Missing Emzy Taylor Marker
This view shows where the Emzy Taylor marker used to stand. The marker was originally in the middle of the area that held a bell between two brick pillars. There is now a fountain in this area. The bell is still here, which you can see in the photo, but the marker has been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on October 29, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 4. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. 5. submitted on August 3, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 6. submitted on July 8, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
