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Walker
Walker or The Walker may refer to: People * Walker (given name) *Walker (surname) * Walker (Brazilian footballer) (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Places In the United States *Walker, Arizona, in Yavapai County *Walker, Mono County, California *Walker, Illinois * Walker, Iowa *Walker, Kansas *Walker, Louisiana * Walker, Michigan * Walker, Minnesota * Walker, Missouri * Walker, West Virginia *Walker, Wisconsin *Walker Brook, a stream in Minnesota *Walker Charcoal Kiln, Arizona * Walker Lake (other), several lakes * Walker Pass, California * Walker River, Nevada *Walker Township (other), several places Other places * Walker, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada * Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England * Walker Island (Northern Tasmania), Tasmania, Australia * Walker Island (Southern Tasmania), Tasmania, Australia * Walker Mountains, in Antarctica * Walker (crater), a lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon In arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker (surname)
Walker is an English and German surname. With close to 100,000 bearers, Walker is the 18th most common surname in England. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, 501,307 people had the surname Walker, making it the 28th most common surname in America. It is the 14th most common surname in Australia, with 26,688 people as of 2007. Notable people with the surname A * Abby Walker, American actress * Abi Walker, Scottish surgeon *Abram Joseph Walker (1819–1872), American judge *Ada Hill Walker (1879–1955), British illustrator * Adele Walker (born 1976), British biathlete * Admiral Walker (1898–2001), American baseball player *Adrian Walker, American journalist * Adrian Walker (computer scientist), American computer scientist * Aida Overton Walker (1880–1914), American actress * Aidee Walker (born 1981), New Zealand actress *Al Walker (born 1959), American basketball coach * Alan Walker (born 1997), British-born Norwegian DJ, YouTuber, and record producer *Alasdair Walker (1956–2019) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker River
The Walker River is a river in west-central Nevada in the United States, approximately long. Fed principally by snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada of California, it drains an arid portion of the Great Basin southeast of Reno and flows into the endorheic basin of Walker Lake. The river is an important source of water for irrigation in its course through Nevada; water diversions have reduced its flow such that the level of Walker Lake has fallen between 1882 and 2010. The river was named for explorer Joseph Reddeford Walker, a mountain man and experienced scout who is known for establishing a segment of the California Trail. Course The Walker River is formed in southern Lyon County, south of Yerington, by the confluence of the East Walker and West Walker rivers. The West Walker River originates at Tower Lake in Mono County, California, above sea level in the Stanislaus National Forest. It flows north through a rugged canyon which provides the route for U.S. Route 395. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker (given Name)
Walker is an occupational male given name, deriving from the English term for "cloth washer". It was first recorded in the Middle Ages. Notable people with the name "Walker" include A *Walker Anderson (1801–1857), American politician * Walker Keith Armistead (1783–1845), American military officer *Walker Lee Ashley (born 1960), American football player B * Walker Banks (born 1947), American politician *Walker Blaine (1855–1890), American politician *Walker Bleakney (1901–1992), American physicist *Walker Boone (1944–2021), Canadian actor * Walker Brooke (1813–1869), American politician * Walker Buehler (born 1994), American baseball player * Walker Butler (1898–1969), American jurist and politician C *Walker O. Cain (1915–1993), American architect *Walker Calhoun (1918–2012), American musician * Walker Carpenter (1893–1956), American football player *Walker Lee Cisler (1897–1994), American engineer * Walker Connor (1926–2017), American political scient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Walker is a residential suburb and electoral ward in the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. History The place-name 'Walker' is first attested in 1242, where it appears as ''Waucre''. This means 'wall-carr', that is to say, 'the marsh by the Roman wall', a reference to Hadrian's Wall. Today, a small fragment of the wall can be found in neighbouring Byker to the west, and Segedunum, a major site at the end of the Wall can be found in Wallsend to the east. Large-scale coal-mining began in the area in the early 1700s, with up to ten collieries in operation in the Walker area. A wagon-way was constructed during this period to facilitate transportation of coal to the riverside staithes. Walker used to have a large shipbuilding industry, particularly the yard of Armstrong Whitworth at High Walker, but this has declined over the past 50 years and the area has suffered as a result, with many jobs being taken away from the community. From 1809 to 1883, Walker was home to an i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Michigan
Walker is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 23,537 at the 2010 census. Walker was originally organized as Walker Township in 1837 and later incorporated as a city in 1962. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is bordered by the city of Grand Rapids on the east. History The area was first organized as Walker Township on December 30, 1837, the second to be organized in Kent County. It initially comprised all of the land in the county north of the Grand River. Shortly thereafter in 1838, part of the township was split off to form Ada Township. The earliest settlers of the township were Canadian immigrants. In 1867, a township hall was built. However, the area where the township hall was annexed into Grand Rapids in 1959. Walker was established as a city in 1962 to prevent further annexation of the area into Grand Rapids. At the time it was made a city, Walker had a population of 11,000. The city gained national att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker (Star Wars)
All Terrain Walkers are armoured fighting vehicles from the '' Star Wars'' universe that traverse the landscape on mechanical legs. They are used by the Old Republic, the Galactic Empire, and the First Order for ground assault, reconnaissance or transport. Throughout the saga walkers have played a pivotal role in the fate of characters and the outcome of battles. Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) is responsible for their animation and design, often using models, stop-motion animation, and relevant matte paintings to depict their presence in the films. There are a variety of walkers: ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'' introduced the All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) and All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST). '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'', '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' and '' The Clone Wars'' introduced earlier Clone Wars-era models of walkers, such as the All-Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE), and the All Terra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Louisiana
Walker is a city in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was placed at 6,138 (up 28% over the past decade), making Walker and Denham Springs the only parish municipalities classified as cities. History The area now known as Walker was founded by Michael Joseph Milton, Jr. (1795-1863) and “several slaves” in 1825. Michael Milton married in 1832 in Livingston Parish. He and his wife, Martha Clark Milton (1803-1878) developed 343 acres from a Land Grant for his service in the War of 1812. The Milton family was a pioneering family from North Carolina who settled an area in Alabama, before establishing the new community in the piney woods east of the Amite River and Denham Springs. In this sense, Walker, Louisiana, by virtue of its establishment, traces its roots to the founding of the nation in Jamestown, Virginia. The Federal government recognized the growth of the settlement and opened a post office as Milton Old Field in 1856. Mich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Minnesota
Walker is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 941 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cass County. Walker is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area. Minnesota State Highways 34, 200, and 371 are three of the main routes in the city. History The area was inhabited for thousands of years by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples. Before European settlement, the Ojibwe moved into the area from the Great Lakes, pushing out the historic Dakota peoples, such as the Assiniboine and Hidatsa. European American settlers followed the early fur traders and trappers, and encroached on Native American territories. Following the construction of the railroad to the area, Patrick McGarry founded Walker in 1896. He named the settlement after the logging giant Thomas B. Walker, in hopes of luring construction of a sawmill. Walker instead chose to found and set up operations in nearby Akeley, because of his wife's moral objection to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Kansas
Walker is an unincorporated community in Herzog Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It is located between Hays and Russell, along old Hwy 40 on the north side of I-70. Walker has a post office with ZIP code 67674. History Settlers from Ohio founded Walker in 1872. They likely named the settlement for Robert J. Walker, the 4th Territorial Governor of Kansas. From 1876 to 1878, they were joined by Volga German immigrants and Plattdeutsch-speaking Germans from Ohio and Kentucky who settled in the area. The first post office in Walker opened in 1873, closed temporarily in 1876, and then reopened in 1878. St. Ann's Church was built and dedicated in 1905. The community's first school was built in 1893, followed by a second building in 1925. The school has since closed but remains in use as a community center. In 1942, the U.S. Army built Walker Army Airfield northwest of Walker. During World War II, thousands were stationed at the airfield, mostly for training in ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker Township (other)
Walker Township may refer to: In Canada * Walker Township, Cochrane District, Ontario In the United States Arkansas * Walker Township, Faulkner County, Arkansas * Walker Township, Franklin County, Arkansas * Walker Township, White County, Arkansas Illinois * Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois Indiana * Walker Township, Jasper County, Indiana * Walker Township, Rush County, Indiana Kansas * Walker Township, Anderson County, Kansas Michigan * Walker Township, Michigan Missouri * Walker Township, Henry County, Missouri * Walker Township, Moniteau County, Missouri * Walker Township, Vernon County, Missouri Nebraska * Walker Township, Platte County, Nebraska North Dakota * Walker Township, Hettinger County, North Dakota, in Hettinger County, North Dakota Oklahoma * Walker Township, Garvin County, Oklahoma Pennsylvania * Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania * Walker Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania * Walker Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania * Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker, Mono County, California
Walker is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mono County, California, United States. It is located south of Coleville, at an elevation of . The ZIP Code is 96107, and mail to Walker should be addressed Coleville. The town was likely named for pioneer Joseph R. Walker, who started his ascent of the Sierra Nevada range (as part of a longer expedition which ended in Monterey) in nearby Bridgeport. The Walker area was devastated by the 2020 Mountain View Fire, which resulted in evacuations. The population was 704 at the 2020 census. Geography Walker is one of the three northernmost communities in Mono County. It is bordered to the north by Coleville, which in turn is bordered to the north by Topaz. According to the Mono County government, Antelope Valley, including Walker, is expected to see significant population growth. U.S. Route 395 passes through Walker, leading north to Carson City, Nevada, and southeast to Bridgeport, the Mono county s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker Pass
Walker Pass (el. ) is a mountain pass by Lake Isabella in the southern Sierra Nevada. It is located in northeastern Kern County, approximately 53 mi (85 km) ENE of Bakersfield and 10 mi (16 km) WNW of Ridgecrest. The pass provides a route between the Kern River Valley and San Joaquin Valley on the west, and the Mojave Desert on the east. Walker Pass is a National Historic Landmark, and is under the stewardship of the Bureau of Land Management. History Walker Pass was charted as a route through the Sierra in 1834 by Joseph Rutherford Walker, a member of the Bonneville Expedition who learned of it from Native Americans. Walker returned through the pass in 1843, leading an immigrant wagon train into California. In 1845 the military surveying expedition of John C. Fremont used the pass. He suggested it be named after Walker. The Walker Pass Lodge was built nearby in the 1930s and was a well-known rest stop before burning down around 1990. Aside from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
