Geography
Bakersfield is located at . Its most visible feature is an Exxon station on Farm to Market Road 11 serving motorists traveling on Interstate 10. The community is located almost halfway betweenHistory
The community was established in 1929 after the discovery of oil in Taylor-Link field. The community was named after J.T. Baker, a promoter who had hoped to develop the townsite. A post office opened in the community that same year. Bakersfield grew rapidly and the population was estimated at just over 1,000 in 1930. The period of rapid growth was short-lived, however, as oil production and prices declined during the 1930s. Buildings were sold for the lumber or moved off site. By 1945, Bakersfield had an estimated population of 50 residents and two businesses. The number of inhabitants had further declined to around 30, a figure that remained unchanged throughout the later half of the 20th century.Education
Public education in the community of Bakersfield is provided by the Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District.References
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* * Unincorporated communities in Texas Unincorporated communities in Pecos County, Texas 1929 establishments in Texas Populated places established in 1929 {{PecosCountyTX-geo-stub