Walker in Livingston Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Walker, Louisiana

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2015

1. Walker, Louisiana Marker

Inscription. Originally named Milton Old Field for Michael Milton who claimed land in 1853. Walker post office established in 1856. Named for Wm. E. Walker, MD, state legislator and organizer of Co. D 16th LA Inf., CSA. Town incorporated in 1909.

Erected by Town of Walker.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 30° 29.271′ N, 90° 51.819′ W. Marker is in Walker, Louisiana, in Livingston Parish. It is at the intersection of Florida Boulevard (U.S. 190) and Aster Street, on the right when traveling east on Florida Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walker LA 70785, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes,

in Greater Baton Rouge,

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: M-41 Walker Bull Dog Light Tank (approx. 3.6 miles away); U.S. Military Jeep (approx. 3.6 miles away); McDonnel Douglas F-4 Phantom (approx. 3.6 miles away); Historic Denham Springs (approx. 5½ miles away); Denham Springs Historic Site (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hebron Baptist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Denham Springs (approx. 5.9 miles away); Osgood Corner (approx. 6.2 miles away).

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2. Walker, Louisiana Marker

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