James Pearce Founder of Taylor - On January 23, 1878, James Pearce, his wife Mary Jane and their four children came to Taylor, Arizona from St. George, Utah. They were the first Mormon settlers along the Silver Creek. They lived in a dugout Pearce built in the side of the hill. In March 7, 1878 John Standiford and his daughter Ann arrived. In 1878-1881 other families joined them helping to establish the Town of Taylor which was named after John Taylor, the 3^rd President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Pioneer Museum - Taylor's Museum was opened on July 4^th, 1997. Many interesting heritage items are on display. Each month one of the pioneer families will be featured. This building was first known as the Jane Hatch Camp for the Daughters of the Pioneers.

Taylor Town Logos: Anvil and Drum - The logos represent two family town traditions. The Standiford family tradition "Firing of the Anvil" every 4^th of July at 4:00 a.m. with a loud bang, followed by a serenade of patriotic music from the Jennings Band. Awakening call goes on throughout the town. This unique tradition began with the Taylor Pioneers and was revived in 1953, and draws people from throughout the U.S.A.

The Drum - Renz L. Jennings playing the old Jennings Drum - The historical drum constructed by Major Edward Duzette was made of cowhide, birch and hickory. The Drum was used in the Navajo Legion Band in the 1830's. It was hauled across the plains on the back of Brigham Young's carriage with the first company of Mormon Pioneers in 1847. It was later given to Cyrus Jennings, hence it is known as the Jennings drum.

The Anvil - The heavy duty anvil was used by the Mormon Battalion in 1847. Then it was brought to Taylor by Joseph S. Hancock in the late 1800's to be used in his blacksmith shop. Taylor's forefathers in the late 19^th century came up with this substitution for the cannon.