Callahan County

Callahan County is an administrative division in West Texas comprising rolling hills and open spaces across approximately 900 square miles. The Callahan Divide runs through the territory, creating distinct elevation changes that shape the landscape.

The county was formally organized in 1877 and named after James Hughes Callahan, a participant in the Texas Revolution. This founding shaped the area's development and character over the following decades.

Baird serves as the administrative center where community life unfolds and local heritage is actively preserved. Residents maintain their connection to the land through traditions that reflect the area's pioneer past.

Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 283 cross the county, connecting it to neighboring areas and making regional travel straightforward. State highways provide access to smaller communities and rural areas throughout the territory.

The Callahan Divide acts as a natural ridge running through the area, separating distinct geographic zones. This elevation line has quietly shaped settlement patterns and travel routes for generations, remaining an overlooked feature of the territory.

GPS coordinates: 32.28104,-99.36124

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48