Walkertown, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walkertown, Tennessee
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 Walkertown, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Walkertown, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hardin |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 731 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1273652 |
Walkertown is a small place in Hardin County, Tennessee. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official city government.
Discovering Walkertown
Where is Walkertown?
Walkertown is located in the state of Tennessee, in the Hardin County area. It is found right next to a larger town called Savannah. You can get to Walkertown by using two important roads: Tennessee State Route 128 and Tennessee State Route 69.
Who Started Walkertown?
Walkertown was founded a long time ago, in the year 1826. It was started by a person named James Walker Haynes. His family has continued to live in the area. Some of his known descendants include James Walker Haynes, Jr., who lives in Savannah, Tennessee. His son, Jacob Walker Haynes, currently lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
