Milam County Historical Commission
Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas
Milam County
Located in Cameron, TX - US 77
Across from Cameron Municipal Airport
Across from Cameron Municipal Airport
A part of Robertson's colony in 1834 and 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
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 1966
