Abilene Essential Info
Overview
Abilene is a city in the North Central Plains of Texas.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
81 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- KEAN radio station in Abilene, is one of the “oldest continuous country radio stations” in the U.S.
- General Robert E. Lee of Civil War fame spent several years commanding a cavalry unit in Texas, and h served at Camp Cooper near Abilene, Fort Mason, and at other Texas forts.
- Abilene is home to seven colleges, three of which are religiously affiliated. Hardin-Simmons University is the oldest, founded in 1891.
- Bob Estes, an American professional golfer, was raised in Abilene.
- Jessica Ann Johnson also known as Jessica Simpson, an American singer, songwriter, actress, reality television personality and fashion designer, was born in Abilene.
Popular Foods
- Chicken Fried Steak
- Catfish