Cameron in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ben Milam
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
1. Ben Milam Marker Front
(Front Panel)
(Right Panel)
born in Kentucky
1788. Soldier in the
War of 1812. Trader
with the Texas
Comanche Indians
1818. Colonel in
the Long Expedition
in 1820. Empresario
from 1826 to 1835
(Left Panel)
participated in the
capture of Goliad
October Ninth 1835
was killed in San
Antonio December
Seventh 1835 while
commanding the Texas
forces which later
captured the town
(Rear Panel)
Old Ben Milam
into San Antonio
Erected by the
State of Texas
1936 with funds
appropriated
by the Federal
government to
commemorate
one hundred
years of Texas
Independence
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 7984.)
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 December 7, 1835.
Location. 30° 50.995′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milam County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Milam County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg (within shouting distance of this marker); First Girl's Tomato Club in Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milam County Jail of 1895 (about 300 feet away); First National Bank of Cameron (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Cameron (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Saints Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cameron.
Also see . . . Milam, Benjamin Rush - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
2. Ben Milam Marker Right Panel
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
3. Ben Milam Marker Left Panel
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
4. Ben Milam Marker Rear Panel
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019
5. Ben Milam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
