Details for Walker County
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507016106
Data
| Marker Number | 16106 |
| Atlas Number | 5507016106 |
| Marker Title | Walker County |
| Index Entry | Walker County |
| Address | |
| City | Huntsville |
| County | Walker |
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| Subject Codes | |
| Marker Year | 1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 1.4 mi. NW of Huntsville, US Hwy 75 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
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| Marker Text | Walker County, formed from Montgomery County, created April 6, 1846, organized July 13, 1846. Named in honor of Robert James Walker, 1801-1869, a distinguished citizen of Mississippi and advocate of the annexation of Texas. Renamed Walker County December 10, 1863, in honor of Captain Samuel H. Walker, 1810-1847, daring Texas Ranger who fell in Mexico. County seat, Huntsville. |