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Milam County, Texas
Historical Markers in Cameron, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 26 Texas historical markers in Cameron, in Milam County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Oil Boom, Ghost Towns, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2013. 8 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Cameron stories
- Ben Milamplaced 1936
Benjamin Rush Milam, born in Kentucky 1788. Soldier in the War of 1812. Trader with the Texas Comanche Indians, 1818.
- First National Bank of Cameronplaced 2010
Two banks operated in Cameron prior to the establishment of the First National Bank. The Buckholts Exchange Commission, a small frontier deposit…
- George Greenplaced 1962
(Star and Wreath) San Jacinto veteran, Texas War for Independence. Ranger, surveyor, honored citizen of Milam County.
- Green-Batte Houseplaced 1969
Now enclosed, original cabin on site was built of logs and bricks both made nearby, 1847. Owner was George Green (1813-1885), prominent early…
- John Hobsonplaced 1998
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to John and Susannah Harris Hobson, John Hobson moved to Texas in 1835 and was received as a Robertson colonist in…
- Massillon Farleyplaced 1936
A soldier of the Texas army stationed at the camp at Harrisburg, April 21, 1836. First chief justice (county judge) of Milam County. Died in 1882.
All 26 historical markers in Cameron
- All Saints Episcopal Church1987
- Ben Milam1936
- Dr. Nathan Cass House ("Ne Plus Ultra")1990
- First Baptist Church of Cameron1993
- First Girl's Tomato Club in Texas1983
- First National Bank of Cameron2010
- First United Methodist Church of Cameron1984
- George Green1962
- Green-Batte House1969
- John Hobson1998
- Massillon Farley1936
- Milam County1936
- Milam County Courthouse1991
- Milam County Jail of 18951978
- Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg1970
- O.J. Thomas High School2002
- Port Sullivan Cemetery2008
- R. F. and Minta Pool House2002
- S. S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church1989
- Site of First Home in Cameron1969
- St. Monica's Catholic Church1983
- Steamboat Washington Landed Here1936
- The B. J. and Sue Dollar Baskin Home2002
- Walkers Creek Cemetery2005
- Wied Hardware Store2010
- Wilson-Ledbetter Park2013
Historical markers near Cameron
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