Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pioneers
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
1. Pioneers Marker
July 3, 1877
Named for
James H. Callahan
Ranger Captain
and
Indian Fighter
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1877.
Location. 32° 23.676′ N, 99° 23.645′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street (Business Interstate 20) and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street. Marker is located on the grounds of the Callahan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baird TX 79504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baby Treaty Oak (a few steps from this marker); Historic National Bankhead Highway (a few steps from this marker); Callahan County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Callahan County (a few steps from this marker); Callahan County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Camp Pecan C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Baird (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Callahan Jail (about 400 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. Markers on Grounds of Callahan County Courthouse
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
3. Callahan County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on February 13, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
