Cameron in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Milam County

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 16, 2025

1. Milam County Marker

Inscription. A part of Robertson's colony in 1834 and a part of the municipality of Viesca, 1835. Created in 1836 and named for Benjamin Rush Milam killed Dec. 5, 1835, in San Antonio.

When created, it contained one-sixth of the original land area of Texas. 54 Texas counties or parts thereof now occupy that territory.

Until 1840, settlers spent much time battling hostile Indians. On April 4, 1846, Cameron was authorized as county seat by Legislature. Milam County as it now exists was established in 1856.

Balanced livestock-crop farming economy.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 7985.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 30° 51.022′ N, 96° 58.579′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Texas, in Milam County. It is at the intersection of East 1st Street and S Central Ave, on the right when traveling east on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E 1st St, 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: Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg (here, next to this marker); Milam County Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Milam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Milam County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First Girl's Tomato Club in Texas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank of Cameron (about 400 feet away); Milam County Jail of 1895 (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Cameron (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cameron.

More about this marker. This marker was originally placed in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial celebrations. It was restored with new text in 1966.

Also see . . . Milam County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Milam County Marker - New Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

2. Milam County Marker - New Location

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

3. Milam County Marker

New location of marker

Milam County Marker - Old Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

4. Milam County Marker - Old Location

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

5. Milam County Marker - Old Location

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.