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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J8M_ross-cemetery_Baird-TX.html
The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived December 4, 1880 and the town of Baird came to be. A burial ground was soon needed so 10 acres were reserved by E.H. Newton in 1881 and in 1887. Those 10 acres were deeded by James Evans Ross, thus the name &q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J7N_captain-andrew-jackson-berry_Baird-TX.html
Veteran of San Jacinto · Officer in the Confederate Army · Born in Indiana, May 16, 1816 · Died at Baird, Texas, July 31, 1899
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J6D_baby-treaty-oak_Baird-TX.html
Planted on April 26, 2003, this oak tree is a direct offspring from the famous Treaty Oak in Austin, Texas where Stephen F. Austin is reputed to have signed the treaty establishing the boundary between the Native Americans and the first Anglo sett…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5X_historic-national-bankhead-highway_Baird-TX.html
The Baird area was the mid-point of the first all weather two land highway from Savannah, Ga. To San Diego, California. The Naval Division Branch connected Washington D.C. to Norfolk, Virginia.
Named for Alabama Senator John Hollis Bankhead, th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5W_pioneers_Baird-TX.html
County Organized
July 3, 1877
Named for
James H. Callahan
Ranger Captain
and
Indian Fighter
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5Q_callahan-county-war-memorial_Baird-TX.html
Dedicated to the Memory
Of Those Men Who Gave
Their Lives in the Service
Of Their County to
Preserve Our Freedom
Sponsored by Baird
Rebekah Lodge No. 112
Erected by
Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Cross
World War I
Thomas H. Aiken · Benja…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5P_camp-pecan-c-s-a-texas-civil-war-frontier-defense_Baird-TX.html
Camp Pecan
C.S.A.
This Civil War camp of the Texas Frontier Regiment was located 21 mi. southeast. Established in 1862 as one of a line of posts a days horseback ride apart. The number of men guarding the frontier were few. Trouble came from a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5F_callahan-county-courthouse_Baird-TX.html
The county seat moved from Belle Plain to Baird in 1883, and a courthouse, designed by noted architect F.E. Ruffini, was built at this site. The county hired another noted architect, J. Riely Gordon, in 1900 for a larger courthouse; J.E. Flanders …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5E_callahan-county_Baird-TX.html
Formed from Bexar Territory
Created February 1, 1858
Recreated August 21, 1876
Organized July 3, 1877
Named in Honor of
James H. Callahan, 1812-1856
Soldier in the Texas Revolution
Captain of the Texas Rangers
County Seat, Callahan Cit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J4V_first-callahan-jail_Baird-TX.html
Built 1878, Belle Plaine. Baird citizens paid bill for removal here, 1883, after election contest.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965