Founded in 1883, the congregation of St. Monica's Catholic Church erected this structure in 1927-28 after a fire had destroyed their previous place of worship. The building exhibits influences of both Palladian and Italian Romanesque architectural styles, an unusual combination for a Roman Catholic church in Texas. Outstanding features include the Doric portico and the Lombard Romanesque style bell tower.
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
An 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 SitesSome 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'
Cameron, TX Historic BridgesThis 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 ChurchesJohn Johnson has created a model of Cameron that recalls the town as it looked during the 1940s. For more than 25
Cameron, TX MuseumsVintage and antique memorabilia are displayed in the 1896 Faulk-Gauntt building. The first floor exhibits of the Henderson Co...
The Texas Motorplex is a world renown drag racing facility that hosts weekend races from February to November, special events...
Ray Roberts Lake has emerged into a very productive fishing lake, growing in popularity among anglers. The current lake recor...