Joseph R. Walker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJoseph R. Walker
American explorer
Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1798
Place of Birth: Roane County, Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 27-Oct-1876
Profession: explorer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Joseph R. Walker
- Joseph R.
- Walker (December 13, 1798 — October 27, 1876) was a mountain man and experienced scout.
- He established the segment of the California Trail, the primary route for the emigrants to the gold fields during the California gold rush, from Fort Hall, Idaho to the Truckee River.
- The Walker River and Walker Lake in Nevada were named for him by John C.
- Frémont.
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