Milam in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Milam
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, May 2, 2009
1. Milam Marker
as Red Mound
Named in 1835 for
Benjamin Rush Milam
Seat of justice of
Sabine municipality, 1835;
of Sabine County, 1837-58.
Incorporated December 29, 1837.
Internal Revenue post
during the Republic
headquarters of the
Quartermaster's Department,
C.S.A.
for Sabine County, 1861-65.
First home in Texas of
John S. Roberts
a signer of the Texas
Declaration of Independence
Home of John C. Hale,
martyr of San Jacinto.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 11044.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1802.
Location. 31° 25.965′ N, 93° 50.838′ W. Marker is in Milam, Texas, in Sabine County. It is on State Highway 21 west of State Route 87, on the right when traveling west. Next to Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milam TX 75959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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 Old San Antonio Road (here, next to this marker); Kings Highway (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Milam (here, next to this marker); John C. Hale (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milam Masonic Institute (about 400 feet away); C.A. Nethery & Sons General Merchandise
this page online
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
2. Milam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2. submitted on August 6, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
