Milam in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Milam
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
1. Milam Marker
Inscription.
Milam. . The first known description of Milam was given by Stephen Fuller Austin in his diary as he camped along El Camino Real de los Tejas in 1821. Because of the town's close proximity to the trail, Milam saw many explorers, veterans, and pioneers pass through the area. Milam, one of the oldest towns in Texas, was originally known as Red Mound, and was attractive to settlers for its agricultural wealth. After the county seat was moved to Hemphill in 1858, the town of Milam slowly began to decline. The Depression, closure of the school and a shift away from cotton farming led to the relocation of many Milam residents. Recently, retirees have returned for recreational activities in the area. ,
175 years of Texas Independence . 1836-2011 , Marker is property of the State of Texas.
The first known description of Milam was given by Stephen Fuller Austin in his diary as he camped along El Camino Real de los Tejas in 1821. Because of the town's close proximity to the trail, Milam saw many explorers, veterans, and pioneers pass through the area. Milam, one of the oldest towns in Texas, was originally known as Red Mound, and was attractive to settlers for its agricultural wealth. After the county seat was moved to Hemphill in 1858, the town of Milam slowly began to decline. The Depression, closure of the school and a shift away from cotton farming led to the relocation of many Milam residents. Recently, retirees have returned for recreational activities in the area.
175 years of Texas Independence • 1836-2011
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16778.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 31° 25.965′ N, 93° 50.84′ W. Marker is in Milam, Texas, in Sabine County. Marker is on State Highway 21 west of State Highway 87, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 TX-21, Milam TX 75959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Milam, Texas. (Submitted on August 7, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
2. Milam Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse
3. Benjamin Milam
Photographed By Tom Bosse
4. El Camino Real
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.