Black plaque № 27374

Huntsville, TX, United States

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. #16106

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