Area: 589 sq miles (1,526 km²)

Founded: February 8, 1861

Population: 27,013 (2013)

Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Sep 2014)

County seat: Macclenny

Cities: Macclenny, Glen St. Mary

Baker County was founded in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker, a judge and Confederate senator. In 1864 the Battle of Olustee, which was the only major American Civil War battle in Florida, was fought near Lake City, Florida in Baker County.

Pasco, Union, Baker and Calhoun counties have recently joined the National Association of Counties (NACo) making Florida a 100 percent membership state. This is a great advancement for Florida’s counties with us completely unified as a state association and now in our national association.

Following the July 2014 election of Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge as 2^ndVice President of the NACo Executive Committee, Florida is well positioned to expand advocacy efforts as well as develop and strengthen business opportunities on a national level. Having 100 percent membership earns Florida a third seat on the NACo Board of Directors.

Join us at the FSU Turnbull Conference Center (555 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee), Thursday, March 26, for the Florida Association of Counties 2015 Legislative Day.  As a participant, you will get up-to-date information on legislative actions affecting county government.   

The event will kick-off with a reception honoring the Florida Legislature on Wednesday evening, March 25. Thursday, March 26 will begin with a Legislative Briefing at the FSU Turnbull Conference Center.  Following the morning briefing, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their legislators (appointments should be scheduled prior to arrival in Tallahassee for the event).  Click here to register online.  Click here for more Legislative Day information.