Walker County Map, Alabama
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Walker County, Alabama
Walker County lies in north-central Alabama, with Jasper as its seat. The county played a significant role in Alabama’s coal mining history, with several ghost towns remaining.
The population is around 65,000 people with U.S. Highway 78 and Interstate 22 connecting the county. Lewis Smith Lake forms part of the county’s eastern border. It’s a prime spot for fishing and boating.
Walker County is home to the Bankhead House & Heritage Center, which celebrates the region’s history. There’s also William B. Bankhead National Forest that covers much of the area.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Walker County |
| County Seat | Jasper |
| Population | Approximately 65,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Jasper, Carbon Hill, Cordova, Dora, Eldridge, Kansas, Nauvoo, Oakman, Parrish, Sipsey, Sumiton, Townley |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 22, U.S. Highway 78, U.S. Highway 118, State Route 5, State Route 69, State Route 195 |
| FIPS Code | 01-127 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 805 square miles (Land: 793 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Winston County (North), Cullman County (Northeast), Blount County (East), Jefferson County (Southeast), Tuscaloosa County (Southwest), Fayette County (West), Marion County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.8025° N, 87.2953° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Williams Walker, a U.S. Senator from Alabama |
| Major Landmarks | Lewis-Smith Lake, Bankhead House and Heritage Center, William B. Bankhead National Forest, Walker County Public Fishing Lake, Jasper Mall |
| Website | Walker County Website |
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