Established 1880 with building of Texas and Pacific Railroad. A roundhouse, repair shops and switches marked railroad division point named for Matthew Baird, railroad director...

Established 1880 with building of Texas and Pacific Railroad. A roundhouse, repair shops and switches marked railroad division point named for Matthew Baird, railroad director who drove first stake on the T&P RR in 1875. Today seat of Callahan County and commercial center for farming and livestock area.

Many antique and specialty shops in restored turn-of-the-century buildings downtown. Officially recognized as Antique Capital of West Texas by Texas Legislature in 1993.

The Old Rock Jail at 100 W. 5th St. was moved from the former county seat, Belle Plain. Each block was numbered and the jail was rebuilt exactly as it had been. It’s used as a Boy Scout meeting place today.

More than 80 area military personnel who perished during World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam are remembered on the “Wall of Honor” in the Callahan County Courthouse. During normal business hours, visitors can see photos and learn about each county resident who fought and died for their country.

Stop by Grumpe’s candy factory, one of only four candy factories in the U.S. producing lollipops for business advertising, and one of only two that puts messages on both the stick and candy. 206 Market St.

In season, hunters take wild turkey, deer, quail, dove and wild hog. Golfers find a challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course inviting year-round.

Baird Chamber of Commerce; 328 Market St. 325/854-2003. www.bairdtexas.com