Previously there had been settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860 .
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area .
Previously there had been settlement in the area known as Walnut Ridge     not far from the current city since about 1860 .
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area .