Baxter is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Baxter is located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Dutch Flat.[2] It lies at an elevation of 3891 feet (1186 m).[1]

Baxter
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°12′47″N 120°46′52″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	Placer
Elevation [1]	3,891 ft (1,186 m)

The place originated as a travelers' rest stop.[2] The Baxter post office opened in 1935. The town was named for Rebecca Clark.[2]^{[clarification needed]}

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