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  1. Coordinates: 34.73°N 85.30°W. 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 .

  2. Sep 15, 2006 · Walker County, in northwest Georgia, is the states 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.

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  4. 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 ...

  5. In 2021, Walker Countys form of government changed from a Sole Commissioner to a Board of Commissioners. Read the enabling Act (165) approved by voters. Also, see the Board of Commissioners District Map here. The county previously changed from a Board to a Sole Commissioner in 1940. Return to FAQ.

  6. Apr 27, 2024 · 1866 - 1935 County Map File at Georgia Archives Virtual Vault - images; Maps of Georgia (1758-1932) Walker County Map at Georgia Pioneers ($). Migration [edit | edit source] Military Records [edit | edit source] Georgia USGenWeb Archives Project; Civil War . Online Records

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    • December 18, 1833
  7. Hours. Walker County Map. The County of Walker is located in the State of Georgia. Find directions to Walker County, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. According to the 2020 US Census the Walker County population is estimated at 70,116 people.

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