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
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
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
Marker Size
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.

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