Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Lyman D. Baird

1857-1921

— Pillars of the City —

Lyman D. Baird Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Lyman D. Baird Marker

Inscription. One of Austin's most helpful and prominent citizens, Lyman D. Baird served as mayor, city attorney, secretary of the Mower County Old Settlers' Association, an officer of the Mower County Fair Association and President of The Citizens' National Bank in Austin. He was a Mason of high degree, a member of the Loyal Legion, and served eight years as a prominent member of the Minnesota State Fair Board. Mr. Baird often opened his purse freely for the betterment and beautification of the city. He built many homes in Austin and led the efforts for paving the city streets. His leadership and philanthropy led to the creation of a beautiful lake from the swampy backwaters of Mill Pond that would later become Horace Austin State Park.

Erected 2018 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 43° 40.361′ N, 92° 58.478′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on an Austin flood

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wall pillar, on the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norman E. Hecimovich (here, next to this marker); Robert J. Enright (here, next to this marker); Richard L. Knowlton (a few steps from this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Richard J. Schindler (a few steps from this marker); Patricia K. Piper (a few steps from this marker); George A. Hormel (a few steps from this marker); Larry L. Dolphin (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

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1. Lyman D. Baird. Excerpt:

Lyman D. Baird, has long been considered Austin’s most helpful citizen and his interests reached far beyond the boundaries of the city and county. At the state level, he was the postmaster of the house of representative, and a member of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Association for more than eight years and in that society he served as the Chairman of the committee on amusements and privileges for the Minnesota state fair. At the age of

2. Marker detail: Lyman D. Baird
21, he began studying law and after 3 years he was admitted to the bar. He never practiced law, but devoted his whole life to real estate and banking. In 1901, he was appointed National Bank Examiner and was in charge of the National Banks in Wisconsin and large cities in Minnesota for five years. He also served 24 years as the secretary of the Austin Building and Loan Association.
It should be noted that Lyman Baird once owned the land where the “Pillars of the City” are now located. He will forever be remembered as an old settler and helpful man to the city of Austin.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Lyman D. Baird (Find A Grave). Excerpt:

(Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota)
He was a member of the Loyal Legion, a high degree Mason, and an ardent friend of all G. A. R. projects, his father having been a distinguished and popular officer during the Civil war.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Area briefs: Austin's Mill Pond Island gets new name. Excerpt:

After nearly a century without a name, the small, wooded island in the middle of Austin's Mill Pond has officially been dubbed Baird Island.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Lyman D. Baird Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond & Baird Island in background.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.