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   Walker County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,654, [1] down from 68,756 in 2010. [2] The county seat is LaFayette. [3] The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation .

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   Walker County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, 67,654 people lived there.

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   Where is Walker County Georgia?

   • Walker County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,654, down from 68,756 in 2010. The county seat is LaFayette. The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation .

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   How did Walker County get its name?

   • The county was created in 1833 from Murray County and named after Major Freeman Walker, an Augusta lawyer and U.S. senator. In later years Dade (1837), Chattooga (1838), and Catoosa (1853) counties were each formed from parts of Walker County. In 1859 land from Walker was transferred to Whitfield County.

   Walker County - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   What type of government does Walker County have?

   • The county currently operates under a Board of Commissioners form of government. Until January 1, 2021, Walker County operated under a Sole Commissioner form of government, which gave the Commissioner both legislative and executive powers. 69,410 people live in Walker County, according to the 2018 Census estimate.

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   What is Walker County known for?

   • Walker County is home to 17 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Courthouse, which was constructed in 1917. Several major battles have occurred in Walker County over the years, including the Battle of Chickamauga, the second bloodiest battle during the Civil War.

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   The original center of Walker County government was shared by two communities, Benton and Chattooga. By 1835, these settlements had nearly grown together. So, in 1836 the town was renamed, LaFayette, in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette who assisted George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Walker County is home to 17 sites on the ...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Appalachian Regional Commission Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County May 1, 2024 Upcoming Events Development Authority Board May 14, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am 10052 U.S. 27, Rock Spring, GA, United States

6. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › walker-countyWalker County - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Sep 15, 2006 · Walker County, in northwest Georgia, is the state’s ninetieth county and comprises 447 square miles. Its northern border is shared with Tennessee. The county was created in 1833 from Murray County and named after Major Freeman Walker, an Augusta lawyer and U.S. senator. In later years Dade (1837), Chattooga (1838), and Catoosa (1853) counties were […]

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   National Register of Historic Places listings in Walker County, Georgia. This is a list of properties and districts in Walker County, Georgia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Map all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 16, 2024.

8. walkercountyga.gov › connect › aboutAbout Walker County - Walker County, GA - Official Government ...

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   About Walker County. Formed in 1833, Walker County was named after Freeman Walker, a U.S. Senator from Augusta. The county currently operates under a Board of Commissioners form of government. Until January 1, 2021, Walker County operated under a Sole Commissioner form of government, which gave the Commissioner both legislative and executive ...