Laura Singleton Walker (February 28, 1861 – April 9, 1955) was an American author and conservationist . Laura S. Walker State Park , in Waycross, Georgia , is named in her honor.
14-552: Laura Walker may refer to: Laura S. Walker (1861-1955), American author and conservationist Laura Ruth Walker (born 1957), American education and media executive Laura Walker (curler) (born 1990), Canadian curler Laura Walker (footballer) (born 1994), Swiss footballer Laura Walker (swimmer) (born 1970), American swimmer See also [ edit ] Lauren Walker (born 1989), English footballer Laurie Walker (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
28-656: A state or national park was named. In 1937, the federal government purchased distressed farmland for the park. Work on the park was undertaken by the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps . In 1941, the national park was deeded over to Georgia, becoming the State's 13th state park. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 908 square miles (2,350 km ), of which 892 square miles (2,310 km )
42-604: A teacher, writer, and public speaker, Walker championed the cause of conservation. She outlined a comprehensive program of forestry activity, including the establishment of forest parks, and sought to enhance school forestry programs. She also undertook roadside beautification projects, and fought for forestry legislation. Walker erected markers and monuments along old trails and at historic sites so that local history would not be forgotten. Through these efforts, she developed friendships with many influential community leaders, presidents, governors and military leaders. Over time, an effort
56-520: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Laura S. Walker Laura Singleton was born February 28, 1861, in Milledgeville, Georgia , where she spent her early years. When she married Dr. John Lott Walker, the couple moved to Waycross, Georgia , where they resided for the rest of their lives. It was during this period that Laura Walker became distinguished for her literary and civic works. As
70-509: Is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (1.7%) is water. It is the largest county in Georgia by area. A large portion of the county lies within the Okefenokee Swamp and its federally protected areas . More than half of Ware County, made up by the western half of the southern portion of the county, the land bridge to the northern portion of the county, and the southern and western portion of
84-543: The 2020 United States census , there were 36,251 people, 13,823 households, and 8,909 families residing in the county. Ware County has favored the Republican Party in recent presidential elections, although it was a strongly Democratic Solid South county until the 1980s. In the 1992 election , Ware County gave Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican George H. W. Bush an exact tie, the most recent time in American history
98-523: The Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act . Work on the park was undertaken by the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps . In 1941, the national park was deeded over to Georgia , becoming the State's 13th state park. Walker wrote three books about the land and history of her home. They are: History of Ware County, Georgia First published in 1934, it relates Ware County history from Indian Wars; notable families; to
112-573: The land and history of her home. They are: History of Ware County, Georgia About "Old Okefenåok" and Doctors of Primitive Times and Horse and Buggy Days of Ware County . An effort to recognize her work culminated in President Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing a proclamation to establish the Laura S. Walker National Park , located in Ware County, in her honor. She was the only living person for whom
126-693: The northern section of the county, is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. The eastern half of the southern portion of Ware County is located in the St. Marys River sub-basin of the St. Marys- Satilla River basin. The rest of the county, from just southeast to north and west of Waycross , is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the same St. Marys-Satilla River basin. As of
140-464: The original Ware County borders: Ware County was home to Laura S. Walker (1861-1955) a noted author and conservationist . Walker promoted a comprehensive program of forestry activity, including the establishment of forest parks. She erected markers and monuments along old trails and at historic sites, in Waycross and Ware County so that local history would not be forgotten. Walker wrote three books about
154-641: The population was 36,251. The county seat and only incorporated place is Waycross . Ware County is part of the Waycross, Georgia micropolitan statistical area . Ware County, Georgia's 60th county, was created on December 15, 1824, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly from land that was originally part of Appling County . The county is named for Nicholas Ware , the mayor of Augusta , Georgia from (1819–1821) and United States Senator who represented Georgia from 1821 until his death in 1824. Several counties were later created from parts of
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#1732937643618168-403: The routing of US 1 through Waycross up until 1934. About "Old Okefenåok" and Doctors of Primitive Times and Horse and Buggy Days of Ware County Laura S. Walker died on April 9, 1955, in Waycross, Georgia ( Ware County ) at the age of 94. Ware County, Georgia Ware County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia . As of the 2020 census ,
182-406: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Laura_Walker&oldid=1060488871 " Category : Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
196-457: Was made to recognize Laura Walker for her work. At the urging of Georgia's Senators , President Franklin D Roosevelt issued a proclamation to establish the Laura S Walker National Park in her honor. She was the only living person for whom a state or national park was named. In 1937, the federal government purchased distressed farmland for the park under a Federal land utilization program authorized by
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