Sesquicentennial

The City of Taylor is celebrating its Sesquicentennial in 2026. To mark this milestone 150th anniversary, the City is planning a full year of special events—check out the video below for a full rundown!

The planning for the Sesquicentennial began with the development of a unique logo to commemorate 150 years. 

Created by graphic artist Nick Ramos under the guidance of a working group of City Council and City leadership, the logo blends symbols of Taylor’s past and present with an eye on things to come.

"As the City of Taylor commemorates its 150th anniversary, cotton serves as a powerful symbol of its rich heritage—the driving force behind its early development and the arrival of the railroad," Ramos says. "Today, the railroad remains a vital part of the community as the burgeoning semiconductor industry paves the way for a new era of innovation and economic growth."

The design also features a pair "Easter eggs:” a small duck mid-flight within the cotton and the City's ZIP Code rendered in Morse code at the base of the semiconductor traces.

The sesquicentennial logo will appear throughout 2026 on City banners, signage, vehicles, and digital platforms. Branded merchandise such as t-shirts, hats, and other collectibles will also feature the design.

You can watch a video of Ramos explaining the inspiration behind the logo below: