Walker County is a county located in the north-central part of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,023. The county seat is Jasper.
Walker County was created by the Alabama legislature on December 26, 1823, from land ceded by the Cherokee Indian Nation by the Treaty of Turkeytown. The county was named in honor of John Walker, an early settler and founder of the city of Jasper.
The county is home to several notable landmarks, including the Walker County Courthouse, the Natural Bridge of Alabama, and the Sipsey Wilderness. The county is also home to many historical sites and structures, such as the old Jasper City Hall and the old Walker County Jail.
Walker County is primarily agricultural, with crops such as corn, cotton, and soybeans being the main products. The county also has a strong forestry industry, with pine and hardwood trees being the primary species harvested.
The county is governed by a five-member commission, with members elected from single-member districts. The commission serves as the legislative and executive branch of the county government. The commission is responsible for setting policies and adopting laws, as well as managing the county's finances and overseeing the administration of county government.
Walker County is served by the Walker County School District, which includes one high school, one middle school, and five elementary schools. The county is also home to several private schools and a community college.
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