General Info
Taylor County was established in 1875 from parts of Lincoln, Chippewa, Clark and Marathon Counties, and named in honor of William E. Taylor who served as Governor of Wisconsin. Railroad expansion was instrumental in the development of Taylor county as goods and services were easily transported. Early industry was led by lumbering as logging camps grew to become villages and later cities. Medford was selected as the county seat the area continued to thrive. As logging began to slow, residents turned towards agriculture who raised livestock and grew crops. By 1910 the population of Taylor County had reached 13,641 and the area has since become a haven for recreational enthusiasts. Today Taylor County is home to approximately 20,689 residents.
