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Callahan County, Texas
Historical Markers in Baird vicinity, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Baird vicinity, in Callahan County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Ghost Towns, Civil War, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1986.
Start with these Baird vicinity stories
- Callahan Cityplaced 1977
Callahan County was created in 1858 and named for Texas Ranger James H. Callahan (1814-56).
- Admiral Baptist Churchplaced 1986
Organized in 1881 with nine charter members, this church first served pioneer settlers of the Admiral community.
- Callahan City Cemeteryplaced 1967
Established prior to the organization of Callahan County in 1877. Burial place of many pioneers who came here during era of Indians and great early…
- Site of Belle Plain Collegeplaced 1969
Early college of West Texas. Founded in 1881 by Methodist Church. Enrollment reached peak of 300 and students attended from throughout the region.
- Belle Plainplaced 1936
First official county seat of Callahan County, 1877-1883. The first unofficial county seat was Callahan City where the commissioners court was…
- Military Telegraph Lineplaced 1936
Established in 1874-1875 from Fort Griffin to Fort Concho, crossed here. (1936)
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