Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Baby Treaty Oak

Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015

1. Baby Treaty Oak Marker

Inscription. 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 settlers of Texas. The original tree came to symbolize the mighty state which it watched develop. This “Baby Treaty Oak” continues that tradition.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1836.

Location. 32° 23.676′ N, 99° 23.64′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. It can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street (Business Interstate 20) and Market Street, on the right when traveling west. 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 Comanchería,

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: Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Historic National Bankhead Highway (a few steps from this marker); Callahan County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Callahan County (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Callahan County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Pecan C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Baird (within shouting distance of this marker); First Callahan Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baird.

Also see . . .
1. Treaty Oak - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on February 15, 2015.)
2. Treaty Oak. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on February 15, 2015.)

3. Treaty Oak - Famous Trees of Texas. (Submitted on February 15, 2015.)

Baby Treaty Oak and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015

2. Baby Treaty Oak and Marker

Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015

3. Baby Treaty Oak and Marker

Located at the southeast corner of the grounds of the County Courthouse

Markers on Grounds of Callahan County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, February 8, 2015

4. Markers on Grounds of Callahan County Courthouse

Baby Treaty Oak marker is located to the right near the evergreen tree

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on February 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.