Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Weller-Baird Home
Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2021
1. The Weller-Baird Home Marker
This home was built by W.H. Weller in 1904 in its present location. In 1919 Mr. & Mrs C.L. Baird and their three children moved into the home. Wayne Baird, the son of C.L. Baird, resided in this home until his death in 1983.
Erected 1986 by Texas Sesquicentennial. (Marker Number 241.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 29° 47.404′ N, 95° 49.419′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of 5th Street and Avenue C, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5800 5th Street, Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hubler-Pitts Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Romack Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away); The Cardiff Home (about 400 feet away); The Peck Home (about 400 feet away); The Stewart-Lott Home (about 500 feet away); Humble Mess Hall (about 800 feet away); Katy Heritage Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2021
2. The view of the Weller-Baird Home from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
