Cameron in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of First Home in Cameron
Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
1. Site of First Home in Cameron Marker
Boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898), Texas Governor from 1887 to 1891. His father Shapley P. Ross, Indian agent and Ranger, built house after moving here about 1841; he chose this site because it had a good spring. L. S. Ross, who was a Confederate general, served as president of Texas A&M College after holding office as governor.
In 1890 this pavilion was erected to accommodate band concerts, meetings and rallies. It was the scene in 1892 of a landmark debate between two gubernatorial candidates: Gov. James S. Hogg and George Clark.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7947.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 30° 51.169′ N, 96° 58.425′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Texas, in Milam County. It is on North Lamar Avenue north of East 4th Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Cameron Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cameron TX 76520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The B.J. and Sue Dollar Baskin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence-Hubert House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Nathan Cass House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milam County (approx. Ό mile away); Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg (approx.
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Also see . . . Ross, Lawrence Sullivan [Sul] - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
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