Baker
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A spin through the Baker Mercantile gift shop is the perfect way to cap a visit to the Baker Block Museum. Filled with collectibles, antiques, books and toys, the Mercantile is the place to find something special for any occasion—birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, even stocking stuffers for Christmas.
The Okaloosa County history series, a series of books written and published by the North Okaloosa Historical Association, is available for sale in the Baker Mercantile. These books cover local areas and topics specific to Okaloosa County and sell for $20 each. NOHA members receive a 10% discount.
The Mercantile also has a limited quantity of volumes I and II of the Okaloosa County heritage books. These books contain a history of Okaloosa County’s pioneer families, industry, schools, churches, family stories and genealogies. Published in the early 2000s, these books are no longer in publication, but the Mercantile has a limited supply.
Any of the books may be purchased at the store, on eBay, by email at bakermuseum@aol.com or by calling the Museum at 850-537-5714.
We happily accept cash, checks, PayPal or you may phone a card number in.
Now on Sale!
$42 includes tax
Mystery at Green Pond
On the stormy night of March 21, 1917 a brutal crime shook the small community of the newly formed county of Okaloosa, in the Panhandle of Florida.
The story of the murder of Uncle Bud and Aunt Nancy Davis is finally told. Using actual trial records, witness testimony and research archives the author tells the story of the first murder and first legal hanging in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Book $42 please include
$6 for shipping and handling
Okaloosa County Heritage Books Vol. I $100
supplies are limited
Okaloosa County Heritage Book Vol. 2 $65
Turpentining in the Florida Panhandle $20
This book casts turpentining as a way of life in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. This book is replete with surnames as well, making this a rich resource for genealogists.
Okaloosa Homefront Strong $20
Okaloosa County has a rich military history. Okaloosa Strong is a sampling of the people, places, stories, and events during wartime in the county.
Grace to Shout and Shine $20
Give me the Grace to Shout and Shine, the newest book in the history series, focuses on the three most prominent gospel singing methods in the northwest Florida panhandle throughout the years. Sacred Harp, also known as fasola, five or seven shape note convention singing, and later the gospel quartet.
The Escambia Farms Community $20
Highlighting the community of Escambia Farms, a small community in the northwest corner of Okaloosa County. Formed in 1936
The History of Laurel Hill Florida $20
Drawing from interviews, newspapers, public records and photographs, A History of Laurel Hill tells the story of this historic town. The book covers the early history of the area under Spanish rule through the Civil War, the coming of the railroad, the Great Depression and into the modern era.
Crestview Florida $20
