Taylor introduces 150th anniversary logo Design showcases past, present and future
Taylor has unveiled its official logo for the city’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2026.
Created by local graphic artist Nick Ramos with input from city officials, the logo blends symbols of Taylor’s past and present with an eye on things to come as the city celebrates 150 years of existence, officials said.
The design featuring a locomotive includes a few so-called Easter eggs such as a small duck mid-
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“Cotton serves as a powerful symbol of (Taylor’s) rich heritage.”
— Nick Ramos, artist flight, a cotton motif for steam, and the city’s ZIP code — 76574 — rendered in Morse code at the base of semiconductor traces.
The stylized illustration harkens back to Taylor’s origins as a chief producer of cotton, its importance to the railroad, the adoption of the Mallard duck as the Taylor Independent School District mascot and the recent arrival of Samsung Austin Semiconductor and what the high-tech industry promises for the future.
“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 said. “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 sesquicentennial logo will appear next year on city banners, signage on vehicles and featured on digital platforms.
Branded merchandise such as T-shirts, hats and other collectibles also will carry the design.
According to historians, the city was founded in 1876 as Taylorsville and then renamed Taylor in 1892. At one point, the town earned a reputation as “the largest inland cotton market in the world,” according to a city news release.
To hear Ramos talk about the design, visit www.youtube.com/ watch? v=YJL5bsiukmE.
For updates on the city’s birthday celebration, check out taylortx.gov/sesquicentennial.
