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Discover a little-known corner of genuine history

This privately-held historic site is located on the original site of a 19th-century donation land claim granted to western pioneers Horace Baker and his wife, Jane Hattan Baker. The 4-acre park provides an educational experience for the whole family.

The two historic buildings — the original log cabin dating from 1856 and a pioneer church from 1895 — are open for drop-in guests on a monthly basis in the summer and for special events throughout the year. Explore our program schedule by clicking on the calendar menu option at the top of this page. Please join us for a tour or event, or come volunteer!

The grounds are open dawn to dusk daily for respectful use, except when private events are being hosted. Take a walk or picnic on the lawn beneath majestic Northwest trees, and experience the quiet pace of life in the past.

We look forward to seeing you at the Baker Cabin and Pioneer Church.

Self-guided tour

Learn about the past at your own pace. Interpretive panels spread through the site provide helpful background about the building’s history, common daily pioneer chores, and artifacts unique to this site.

Walk the Baker Cabin trail

This footpath is a .6-mile route over a steep, rough, and sometimes slippery trail. It is a beautiful walk through lofty trees filled with wildlife and through the remains of a stone quarry.

Please take the following precautions before hiking:

* Wear proper footwear (shoes or boots with good traction).
* Consider taking a trekking pole, cane, or stick.
* Part of the trail lies on privately-owned property. Please respect the access.
* Print, and take this brochure for a description and map of the trail.