Walker County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Walker County encompasses a region of forests, lakes, and rivers situated approximately 70 miles north of Houston, with Huntsville as its county seat.
The county was established in 1846, named after William Walker, a soldier and politician who influenced Texas politics during the Republic period.
Sam Houston State University in Huntsville adds educational depth to the county, offering programs that shape the intellectual landscape of the region.
The Walker County Clerk's Office at 1100 University Avenue in Huntsville manages marriage licenses, birth records, death certificates, and probate matters.
The Texas Prison Museum in Walker County displays artifacts and exhibits that document the evolution of the Texas criminal justice system.
Location: Texas
Inception: April 6, 1846
Capital city: Huntsville
Shares border with: Houston County, Trinity County, San Jacinto County, Montgomery County, Grimes County, Madison County
Website: http://co.walker.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 30.74000,-95.57000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
Interstate 45
43.4 km
Lake Livingston
40.2 km
A Tribute to Courage
10.5 km
Huntsville State Park
14.2 km
Bowers Stadium
4 km
Steamboat House
3 km
Texas Prison Museum
1.4 km
Fort Boggy State Park
63.7 km
Gibbons Creek Reservoir
49 km
Montgomery High School
41.9 km
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site
48.9 km
Don Sanders Stadium
4.1 km
Woodland
3.3 km
State Highway 19 Bridge at Trinity River
21.1 km
Riverside Swinging Bridge
21.1 km
First United Methodist Church
65.2 km
Madison County Courthouse
40.3 km
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
3.2 km
Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex
61 km
Woodbine Hotel and Restaurant
40.4 km
Houston County Courthouse
65.2 km
Trinity County Courthouse
55 km
Sam Houston State Natural History Collections
2.3 km
Josey Boy Scout Lodge and Keeper's Cabin
3.8 km
San Jacinto County Courthouse
45.4 km
Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex
3.4 km
Josey Boy Scout Lodge
3.8 km
Anderson Historic District
49 kmReviews
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