History Baker County was founded in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker (1821–1892), a judge and Confederate senator. In 1864 the Battle of Olustee was fought near Lake City in Baker County. This was the only major American Civil War battle in Florida.
history baker county was founded in 1861 it was named for james mcnair baker (1821–1892) a judge and confederate senator in 1864 the battle of olustee was fought near lake city in baker county this was the only major american civil war battle in florida