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  1. Map of Abilene, Texas incorporated (town)
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    Downtown Abilene

    959 N 2nd St, Abilene, TX 79601
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    Where is Abilene Texas located?
    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort Worth and west 148 miles (238 km) to Midland. Three U.S. highways pass through the city.

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    How many people live in Abilene Texas?
    Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 165,252 as of 2020. Abilene is home to three Christian universities: Abilene Christian University, McMurry University, and Hardin–Simmons University. It is the county seat of Taylor County.

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    What made Abilene a successful town?
    It was one of many towns that came into existence as the Texas and Pacific Railway made its way west to California. What made Abilene different from and more successful than other railroad towns was the aggressiveness of the people who lived there. From the beginning, they promoted Abilene as the "Future Great City of West Texas."

    Encyclopedia of the Great Plains | ABILENE, TEXAS - UNL

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    How did Abilene get its name?
    Established by cattlemen as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881, the city was named after Abilene, Kansas, the original endpoint for the Chisholm Trail. The T&P had bypassed the town of Buffalo Gap, the county seat at the time.

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    Abilene, Texas - Wikipedia

    Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 165,252 as of 2020. Abilene is home to three Christian universities: Abilene Christian University, McMurry … See more

    History

    Established by cattlemen as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881, the city was named after Abilene, Kansas, … See more

    Demographics

    2020 census
    The 2020 United States census counted 125,182 people, 46,134 households, and 29,111 families in Abilene. The population density was … See more

    Government and infrastructure

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Abilene District Parole Office in the city. The Robertson Unit prison … See more

    Healthcare

    Hendrick Medical Center includes two large hospital campuses on the north and south sides of Abilene, and is one of the city's largest employers. It is one of seven healthcare … See more

    Geography

    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort Worth and west 148 miles (238 km) to Midland. Three U.S. highways pass through the city. US 83 runs west of the city … See more

    Economy

    The economy in Abilene was originally based on the livestock and agricultural sectors, but is now based strongly on government, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. The … See more

    Education

    Primary education
    Abilene has two school districts within the city limits: Abilene Independent School District (AISD) … See more

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  4. Abilene Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau
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    The History of Abilene | Abilene, TX

    WEBIn its early years, Abilene was a rough-and-tumble frontier town, with cowboys, gunfighters, and saloon brawls all part of everyday life. Despite its Wild West reputation, Abilene also had a thriving arts scene, with many …

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  6. TSHA
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    Abilene | West Texas, Big Country, Frontier Town

    WEBApr 4, 2024 · Abilene, city, seat (1883) of Taylor county (and partly in Jones county), west-central Texas, U.S. It lies on low, rolling plains 153 miles (246 km) west of Fort Worth. Founded in 1881 as the new railhead …

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  10. Encyclopedia of the Great Plains
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    Encyclopedia of the Great Plains | ABILENE, TEXAS - UNL

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  11. TX Almanac
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  13. Abilene Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau
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    Heritage & Culture | Abilene, TX

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