Taylor, North Dakota, is a small, rural town in Stark County (population ~150-200) founded in 1882 along the Northern Pacific Railway. It is primarily known as a quiet agricultural community and bedroom community, formerly celebrated for its long-standing "Taylor Horse-Fest" and recently for efforts to restore the 1913 Taylor Opera House.
- Location & History: Originally named Antelope, the town was renamed Taylor in 1882 for a Northern Pacific Railway official. It was a key early shipping point for grain and livestock.
- Taylor Opera House: Built in 1913, this restored building served as a community gathering place and a basketball gym for the local school.
- Taylor Horse-Fest: A historic community festival held from 1994 to 2018 in late July that honored the town's agricultural heritage.
- Community Vibe: It offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a conservative, small-town atmosphere.
