[5] 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.

[6] Baird is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan statistical area.

[7] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The Callahan County Library was started in 1937 by the Baird Wednesday Club.

Both are located on the basement floor of the Callahan County Courthouse.

The museum features farm and ranch implements, household items, clothing, barbed wire, and documents.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,479 people, 728 households, and 461 families residing in the city.