Baird, Texas

“The Antique Capital of West Texas”

The Texas and Pacific Railroad established Baird in 1880. Advertising nationally, the T&P offered cheap land around Baird and the area steadily populated before 1900. One of many historical buildings in Baird is the old Victorian style depot which houses railroad relics and memorabilia and is currently undergoing a major restoration. Another point of interest is the old rock jailhouse, built at Belle Plain prior to 1880, dismantled in 1883, moved to Baird and re-assembled stone by stone. In 1990 the community began an effort to fill the empty downtown buildings, left vacant from the coming of area discount stores, with antique malls and specialty shops. The 1993 Texas Legislature designated Baird the official “Antique Capital of West Texas” as numerous antique businesses opened. Increased shopping brought more dining establishments to Baird. Visit, shop and dine in Baird! Chamber of Commerce, 100 Market, Baird TX 79504, 325-854-2003, chamber@bairdtexas.com

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