Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Captain Andrew Jackson Berry
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
1. Captain Andrew Jackson Berry Marker
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 709.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1814.
Location. 32° 24.524′ N, 99° 23.106′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. It can be reached from U.S. 283 0.1 miles south of County Road 328, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the northeast corner of the western section of Ross Cemetery; the above directions are to the entrance to the western section. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ross Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bankhead Highway (approx. one mile away); First Callahan Jail (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Baird (approx. 1.1 miles away); Callahan County Courthouse (approx. 1.1
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Also see . . . Andrew Jackson Berry. From the Texas State Historical Association's "Handbook of Texas Online". (Submitted on February 18, 2015.)
Additional commentary.
1. Berry Family Plot
The marker rests at the head of the grave of Andrew Jackson Berry. The original headstone for his grave was moved to the northwest corner of the family plot. Also buried in the Berry family plot are his wife Mary Catherine (1853-1943), his sons George Washington (1873-1947) and Robert (Bob) Lee (1876-1948), and his granddaughter Clara Belle (1908-1911), daughter of his son Harry Myers.
— Submitted February 18, 2015.
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
2. Captain Andrew Jackson Berry Marker
and his son George Washington
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
3. Berry Family Plot
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
4. Rear Side of Berry Family Plot
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
5. Ross Cemetery
Photographed by Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
6. Original Headstone of Grave
of Captain Andrew Jackson Berry
of Captain Andrew Jackson Berry
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
