Walker County

Walker County, the 99th county created in the state, was formed from part of Cherokee County in 1833. It was named after Major Freeman Walker of Augusta, a lawyer and U.S. Senator.

Walker County is home to the John B. Gordon Hall which is the oldest standing brick school building in Georgia, completed in 1836.

Walker County has two of Georgia's top 25 tourist attractions: Chickamauga-Chattanooga Battlefield National Park and Rock City Gardens.