Man-made Structures- Other to Explore in Walker County
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Walker County is situated within the northwest corner of the great state of Georgia. The county was originally named after Freeman Walker, a senator of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Today, Walker County is home to a vibrant population of over 68,000 people who give it its unique culture and charm. From Lookout Mountain to Dutton Springs State Park, there's plenty explore in this region of Georgia. Industry plays an important role in the local economy with manufacturing an
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Man-made Structures- Other to Explore in Walker County
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a remarkable engineering feat. It takes riders from the mountain's bottom to its summit in just three and a half minutes, reaching an average grade of up to 72.7% for part of its run and making it one of the steepest passenger railway climbs in the world! Operated continuously since 1895, it still uses cars pulled by an original steam locomotive built in 1895. This classic locomotive is fueled with wood and powered by an innovative reversible steam engine.