Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," viewed from the side, showing three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book. One of them is pointing forwards, and another stares in that direction with an open mouth. The sculpture is located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas and is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.

Photograph of a main downtown street in Abilene, Texas. The street starts out on the righthand side of the image and runs down into the lefthand side of the background. There is a large sidewalk running along both sides of the street. On the lefthand side of the image, a grassy stretch runs parallel in between the sidewalk and the street. On the righthand side of the street, three large red brick buildings are visible. All of the buildings have flat top roofs and several windows. On the lefthand side of the street,awnings from the buildings are visible, as is a white SUV in the background. Street lights and signs line the sidewalks.

Photograph of a sidewalk at Everman Park, which leads to a fountain. There are trees and plants on either side of the walkway, as well as in the middle of it.

Photograph of a sign for Everman Park, which also plays home to plants. The statue "Childhood's Great Adventure" can be seen in the background, as can a plaque in front of it.

Photograph outside the former Taylor County Courthouse, built in 1914. There is a historic marker to the left.

Photograph of the former Taylor County Courthouse. There are trees obscuring the view of the building.

Photograph of a doorway at the former Taylor County Courthouse. The word "Peace" is carved above the door.

Photograph of a doorway at the former Taylor County Courthouse. The word "Justice" is carved above the doorway.

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas. It shows three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book. One of them is pointing forwards, and another stares in that direction with an open mouth. The sculpture is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.

Photograph of the Grace Museum in Abilene.

Photograph of a historic plaque detailing the exploits of the 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. It reads: "45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. The 45th Infantry Division, comprised of National Guard units from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, was one of the first four division ordered into federal service by Congress' joint resolution in 1940. Initially stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, the 45th was relocated to Camp Barkeley in early 1941. The "Thunderbirds" found Abilene's citizens welcoming, but Camp Barkeley was as yet little more than a tent city on undrained prairie. The new arrivals nicknamed their quarters "Camp Smokey Okie" and began rigorous training at once. In April 1942 the 45th was ordered to Fort Devens, Massachusetts. After another year of training in three more states they departed for North Africa and Sicily. World Was II took the 45th far from Taylor County. They saw fierce combat in Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, culminating in the liberation of the concentration camp at Dachau in April 1945. After 511 days in combat and 3,650 men lost, the 45th infantry was one of the most distinguished military units of the war. Eight Congressional medals of honor were awarded …

Photograph of a main street with historic buildings in Abilene, Texas. The street starts in the foreground on the left and runs into the background on the right. There are several buildings visible on the lefthand side of the street, including a tower-like skyscraper in the background. The building closest to the foreground features a long front with several equally-spaced windows, a second floor balcony, and a myriad of historic decorative elements such as large balustrades on the roof. Many of the other buildings on the street have very similar features. Trees, potted bushes, and street lights line the sidewalks. Traffic lights are visible suspended over the street. There is a large bushy tree beside the road on the righthand side with a car parked underneath it.

Monument on former Taylor County Courthouse grounds

"I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT". TRAVIS

RELICS ABILENE, TEXAS "Hecho on Mexico Man!" ESTABLISHED 1997

T & P train depot

T & P train depot detail

T & P Depot offices of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council & Convention & Visitors Bureau 1101 N. 1st St.

Paramount Artwalk Film Lemony Snicket Thurs Aug 11 7 30 PM

Photograph of the sculpture "Childhood's Great Adventure," viewed from the back, showing three children in a canoe sprouting from an open book, facing the front of the canoe. The sculpture is located in Everman Park in Abilene, Texas, and several buildings are visible in the background of the photo. It is based on the book Santa Calls, by Abilene author and illustrator William Joyce.

Taylor County Courthouse. Built 1972, architects Tittle, Luther, Loving, Lee.

TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE 300 OAK STREET

Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures.

The Taylor County Veterans' Memorial and Plaza was made possible by generous gifts from these patriotic friends and by those who purchased bricks in the Memorial Plaza. Dodge Jones Foundation County of Taylor Tax Increment Finance District of the City of Abilene In Memory of Pete and Mittie Elliott and John R. Hamil by Elliott-Hamil Families Abilene Bar Association Greathouse Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kris Seale Barber Foundation In Memory of Henry Hart Mrs. A. B. Shelton By Judge & Mrs. Jess Holloway Abilene/Big Country Central Labor Council Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Abilene High School Drama Department Abilene Jaycee Foundation Abilene Reporter-News In Memory of Taylor County Veterans Service Officer Dan Garcia By Abilene Vietnam Grunts Association And the Taylor County Veterans Services Office Abilene Police Officers Association AEP-West Texas Utilites Co. Mr. & Mrs. James M. Alexander American State Bank Arrow Ford, Inc. Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Grady Barr The Beckham Family Bill Reed Distributing Dr. & Mrs. Price Brock Mr. & Mrs. Lee Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ed Canon Mr. & Mrs. John C. Chalmers Disabled American Veterans Brig. General & Mrs. Pintard M. Dyer Mr. Charles E. Erwin In Memory of Dr. Allen Maurice …