| Marker Number |
5241 |
| Atlas Number |
5059005241 |
| Marker Title |
Texas & Pacific Railway Depot |
| Index Entry |
Texas & Pacific Railway Depot |
| Address |
|
| City |
Baird |
| County |
Callahan |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
462895 |
| UTM Northing |
3583853 |
| Subject Codes |
railroad depots; railroads; Spanish Renaissance Revival (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year |
1985 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
South Market Street & First St., Baird |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
The Texas & Pacific Railway arrived here in 1880, platting a town near the work camp of Matthew Baird, surveyor and engineer. In 1881, the T&P built a roundhouse and immigrant house, and moved a depot building to this new railroad division point. The town of Baird prospered and became county seat in 1883. A frame depot built in 1905 converted to storage when replaced by this two-story brick depot in 1911. The Prairie style building features a decorative belt course, overhanging eaves, low-pitched roof and unusual Flemish style parapet. In 1977, the railroad discontinued use of the building, which still recalls the town's importance as a shipping point. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985 |
