Callahan County
Formed from Bexar Territory, created February 1, 1858; recreated August 21, 1876; organized July 3, 1877. Named in Honor of James H. Callahan, 1812-1856 soldier in the Texas Revolution, captain of the Texas Rangers. County Seat, Callahan City, 1877; Belle Plain, 1877-1883; Baird, since two early military roads, the Chisholm Trail, and the first government telegraph line traversed this region.
32.3947° N, 99.3943° W
Where to Find It
front lawn of Courthouse, Baird; on US 20 Business
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Callahan County Courthouse Baird
- <0.1 mi W Camp Pecan, C.S.A. Baird
- 0.1 mi E First Presbyterian Church of Baird Baird
- 0.1 mi NW First Callahan Jail Baird
- 0.2 mi SW First Baptist Church of Baird Baird
- 0.3 mi S Texas & Pacific Railway Depot Baird