Cameron in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Massillon Farley
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020
1. Massillon Farley Marker
Texas Army stationed
at the camp at
Harrisburg April 21, 1836
First chief justice
(county judge)
of Milam County.
Died in 1882
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7943.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1836.
Location. 30° 50.712′ N, 96° 58.63′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Texas, in Milam County. It is on Tucker Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in the old section of Oak Hill Cemetery. 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: First Girl's Tomato Club in Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wied Hardware Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Milam County Jail of 1895 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Milam County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ben Milam (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Milam County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg
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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020
2. Massillon Farley Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
