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A part of Robertson's colony in 1834. A part of the municipality of Viesca, 1835. Named changed to Milam, December 27, 1835 in honor of Benjamin Rush Milam, 1788-1835, who fell at San Antonio. After Burleson and Robertson counties were cut off Nashville became the county seat in 1837. The later creation of Williamson, Bell, McLennan and Falls, reduced Milam County to its present size. Cameron, the county seat since 1846.
Milam County is a historical marker in Cameron, Milam County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8776, -96.9739 near Cameron. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brewer-Slocumb (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include O.J. Thomas High School, Dr. Nathan Cass House, and The B. J. and Sue Dollar Baskin Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331007985. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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