Baker County

Baker County is an administrative area in North Florida covering roughly 589 square miles of land shaped by pine forests, cypress swamps, and the winding St. Mary's River that marks its eastern edge. Interstate 10 and US Highway 90 run through the county, linking it to Jacksonville and other major cities in the region.

The county was established in 1861 and named after James McNair Baker, a regional leader. In 1864, it became the site of the Battle of Olustee, a major Civil War engagement that shaped the area's wartime experience.

The Emily Taber Public Library occupies the restored 1908 Old Baker County Courthouse and serves as a gathering place for community programs and educational resources. The historic building remains central to local gatherings.

Two major highways, Interstate 10 and US Route 90, provide straightforward access to larger cities like Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The flat terrain and open landscape make navigation simple, and roads are well-maintained for comfortable travel.

The northern section incorporates part of the Okefenokee Swamp, one of the largest and most untamed wetlands in the eastern United States. This natural boundary creates an ecosystem where visitors encounter rare wildlife and remote wilderness rarely seen elsewhere.

Location: Florida

Inception: February 8, 1861

Capital city: Macclenny

Reference: 12-003

Shares border with: Charlton County, Ware County, Nassau County, Duval County, Clay County, Union County, Bradford County, Columbia County, Clinch County

Website: http://bakercountyfl.org

GPS coordinates: 30.32000,-82.27000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:13