Milam
N 31° 25.965 W 093° 50.848
15R E 419462 N 3477874
One of several historical markers at El Camino park in downtown Milam
Waymark Code: WMXE3B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2018
Views: 4
There are 3 historical markers and an El Camino Real monument at this El Camino Park in downtown Milam.
The waymarked marker is the grey 1936 Centennial marker for the town of Milam.
Marker Number: 11044
Marker Text:
Founded in 1828
as Red Mound
Named in 1835 for
Benjamin Rush Milam.
Seat of justice of
Sabine Municipality, 1835;
of Sabine County, 1837-58.
Incorporated December 29, 1837.
Internal Revenue post
during the Republic
Headquarters of the
Quartermaster's Department,
C. S. A.
for Sabine County, 1861-65.
First home in Texas of
John S. Roberts
a signer of the Texas Declaration
of Independence.
Home of John C. Hale,
martyr of San Jacinto.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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