Reenactment of the Stealing of the County Seat

Step back in time to 1883 and witness the dramatic reenactment of “The Day the County Seat Was Stolen” at the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. This event brings to life the heated rivalry between Buffalo Gap and the emerging railroad town of Abilene, culminating in the controversial election that shifted the county seat of Taylor County.

Experience the tension and drama as townsfolk debate, vote, and react to the pivotal decision that forever changed the region’s trajectory. The performance will highlight:
• The Election Day Controversy: Discover how allegations arose that the Texas & Pacific Railway brought outsiders into Abilene on election day, treating them to whiskey at the lumberyard, and hauling them back home after they voted. 
• The Aftermath in Buffalo Gap: Learn about the protests from Buffalo Gap residents, their attempts to nullify the election, and the local legend of Judge Murray’s chickens. 

Don’t miss this immersive experience that sheds light on a defining moment in Taylor County’s history.