A post office called Bakersfield has been in operation since 1873. Variant names were "Bakersville" and "Waterville". The community was named after Jim Baker, the original owner of … See more

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 246 people, 100 households, and 59 families residing in the village. The population density was … See more

The community is located in the Bayou I Township, on the west side of Bennetts Bayou at the intersection of Missouri routes 101 and 142. It is approximately 1.5 miles north of the … See more

• Historic maps of Bakersfield in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri See more