Baird, Texas

Baird, Texas
Baird Main Street
Interactive map of Baird, Texas
Coordinates: 32°23′30″N 99°23′20″W / 32.39167°N 99.38889°W / 32.39167; -99.38889
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCallahan
Established1881
Area
 • Total
2.73 sq mi (7.06 km2)
 • Land2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2)
 • Water0.069 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
1,716 ft (523 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,479
 • Density557/sq mi (215/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79504
Area code325
FIPS code48-05336
GNIS feature ID2409771

Baird is a city in and the county seat of Callahan County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,479 at the 2020 census. The city is named after Matthew Baird, the owner and director of the Texas and Pacific Railway. The railway depot is now operated as the visitor center and a transportation museum.

Baird is part of the Abilene metropolitan area.