Walker County
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.
30.7233° N, 95.5507° W
Where to Find It
1.4 mi. NW of Huntsville, US Hwy 75
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N The Five Courthouses of Walker County Huntsville
- <0.1 mi NW Founding of Huntsville and of Historic Indian Post Huntsville
- <0.1 mi S Henry Opera House Huntsville
- <0.1 mi W Walker County Huntsville
- <0.1 mi NW Old Gibbs Store Huntsville
- <0.1 mi E Forrest Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M. Huntsville