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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.

  • Texas Highway Department
  • 1936
  • # 634
  • 100 W. 4th St., courthouse lawn, Baird
  • Photo(s): QuesterMark, 2011-11-26

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