Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Callahan Jail
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
1. First Callahan Jail Marker
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1694.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 23.734′ N, 99° 23.696′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of W. 5th Street and Arch Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is attached to wall at southeast corner of building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baird TX 79504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Pecan C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Callahan County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Callahan County (about 400 feet away); Callahan County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Historic National Bankhead Highway (about 400 feet away); Pioneers (about 400 feet away); Baby Treaty Oak (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Baird (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baird.
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Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
2. First Callahan Jail Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
3. South and West Sides of First Callahan Jail
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
4. South and East Sides of First Callahan Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
