Some of Milam county's 100-plus steel bridges from the 1900 era are still in use today. Brushy Creek Bridge once spanned Bushy Creek south of Thorndale until it was moved to Cameron's Wilson-Ledbetter Park to preserve its historic significance. A bridge over the Little River by Sugar Loaf Mountain is still in use.
This congregation began as part of the early Methodist missionary effort in Texas. A camp meeting was held in Milam County in 1841, four years after the first Methodist preachers came to Texas. By 1847, the Rev. Josiah Whipple had helped to organize this church. Until 1885
Cameron, TX Historic ChurchesIn 1838, Joseph P. Sneed crossed the prairies on horseback to bring his family and the Bible to a new home in Texas. He and his young wife Achsah Harris Sneed first settled in Port Sullivan. Eleven years later they packed their things and moved to the Cross Roads community, about 30
Cameron, TX Pioneer LifeLocated across from the Milam County Historical Museum housed in the historic jail, the bid to build the 1862 calaboose was accepted by the Cameron City Council from a company called Westmoreland and Mullinax for $262.60
Cameron, TX Pioneer LifeAn historical marker marks the boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898) Texas Governor from 1887 to 1891. L. S. Ross who was a Confederate general served as president of Texas A. &
Cameron, TX Historic SitesThis is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the building on July 4, 1891
Cameron, TX Historic CourthousesCourse Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Do you like to sail? Richland Chambers Lake is reported to be the largest inland sailing basin in Texas. Sailing enthusiast...
This small park pays tribute to the cattle drives to the Chisholm Trail. This was the last stop in Texas before heading to no...