Baker, LA
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About Baker
- • Singer Joe Tex, known for "I Gotcha," was born Joseph Arrington, Jr. in Baker.
- • The annual Baker City Christmas parade brings communities together for holiday cheer.
- • The arrival of the railway spurred growth, connecting Baker to larger markets.
- • Baker was once home to a minor league baseball team called the Baker Braves.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated the area, reshaping its landscape.
- • Founded in 1858, the town is named for founder John G. Baker.
- • With over 12,000 residents, its population is close to neighboring Zachary's.
- • The city sits 62 feet above sea level, gently sloping towards the Mississippi River.
- • Many residents work in education, healthcare, or nearby Baton Rouge industries.
- • A quiet, family-friendly town with a strong sense of community and local pride.
- • The New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, a memorable moment for Louisiana.
- • Baker High School's football rivalry with Zachary High is a local sporting highlight.