Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Walker County
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 4, 2013
1. Walker County Marker
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
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 16106.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1846.
Location. 30° 43.411′ N, 95° 33.075′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is on Sam Houston Avenue (State Highway 75) north of 12th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the sidewalk at west entrance to the Walker County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 University Avenue, Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam Houston Whittling Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Gibbs Store (within shouting distance of this
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More about this marker. Metal tablet mounted on top of pink granite pedestal.
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1. Walker County.
The area was originally named for Robert J. Walker of Mississippi, who introduced into the United States Congress the resolution for the annexation of Texas; because he was a Unionist during the Civil War, however, in 1863 the state legislature changed the honoree to Samuel H. Walker. (Submitted on December 24, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 4, 2013
2. Walker County Marker (tall view)
2. Robert J. Walker.
Robert J. Walker, was an American lawyer, economist and politician. An active member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the U.S. Senate from Mississippi from 1835 until 1845, as Secretary of the Treasury from 1845 to 1849 during the administration of President James K. Polk, and briefly as Territorial Governor of Kansas in 1857. As senator, Walker vigorously supported the annexation of Texas. As Secretary of the Treasury, he held responsibility for the management of funds relating to the Mexican-American War. After his retirement from politics, Walker supported the United States during the American Civil War and continued to practice law in Washington, D.C. (Submitted on December 24, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Samuel Hamilton Walker.
Samuel Hamilton Walker was a Texas Ranger captain and military officer of the Republic of Texas and the United States armies. Walker served in several armed conflicts, including the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. Walker is best known as the co-inventor of the famous Walker Colt revolver, along with arms manufacturer Samuel Colt. Walker is said to have self-funded a trip to New York City to meet with Colt and proposed to him the concept of a weapon based on the then-popular five-shot Colt Paterson revolver, with many enhancements such as
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 4, 2013
3. Walker County Courthouse (west side; view from marker)
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
4. Walker County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
