Baker, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baker, Okaloosa County, Florida
unincorporated community
Map of the state of Florida, showing location of Okaloosa County
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Okaloosa
Population  (2007)
• Total	900
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	32531
Area code(s)	850

Baker is a small community in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, the county helps manage things.

Baker is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Crestview, which is the main city in Okaloosa County. You can find Baker in the part of Florida known as the Florida Panhandle.

Discover Baker

Baker was first planned out in 1910. It grew up around two important industries: timber (cutting down trees for wood) and turpentine (a liquid made from pine trees). It was also a stop on the Florida, Alabama and Gulf Railroad, which helped it grow.

What's in Baker?

Baker has some interesting places and services for its residents.

• Baker Block Museum: This museum helps people learn about the history of Baker and the surrounding area. It's a great place to explore the past.
• Baker School: This is a public school that serves the community. It's part of the Okaloosa County School District.
• Skypark Estates Owner's Association Airport (18FD): This is a private airport in Baker. It has a 3,000-foot (914-meter) grass runway for small planes.