Cameron, County seat in central Texas, United States.
Cameron is a city in central Texas located at the junction of U.S. Highways 77 and 190 in Milam County. The town sits about 70 miles northeast of Austin and has a compact downtown area with local shops, restaurants, and residential neighborhoods.
The city formed in 1846 when county commissioners purchased land to establish the Milam County seat and named it after Ewen Cameron, a Scottish highlander. This founding decision shaped the town's role as the administrative center of the county.
The Milam County Historical Museum and Old Town Cameron Railroad Museum display regional history through collections and exhibitions on display. You can see how people worked and lived in earlier times when you visit.
Wilson-Ledbetter Park offers hiking trails, bird watching, and picnic areas spread across a large green space near the center. It is a good place to spend time outdoors and take a break from exploring the town.
The El Camino Real de los Tejas, a 17th-century Spanish trade route, passed through this area and left behind historical traces that visitors can still discover. Several of these historic sites remain marked and accessible around and within the town.
Location: Milam County
Inception: 1846
Elevation above the sea: 122 m
GPS coordinates: 30.85440,-96.97860
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:47
Milam County Courthouse and Jail
584 m
The Church of the Visitation
32.6 km
Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass House
132 m
Kay Theatre
22.1 kmYellow Bluff
9.4 kmFrank and Julia Bockholt Home
31.8 kmOld Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company
32.2 kmThe B. J. and Sue Dollar Baskin Home
432 mZalmanek Lake
24.3 kmWied Hardware Store
778 mMilam County Jail of 1895
620 mJacques Adoue Building
32.2 km
All Saints Episcopal Church
267 mMeco Ranch Lake
23.2 kmStigall Lake Number 2
29.6 kmNewton Lakes
28.2 kmNewton Lake Number 1
27.5 kmSoil Conservation Service Site 10 Reservoir
24.1 kmDr. Nathan Cass House (""Ne Plus Ultra"")
151 mSharp General Store
20.5 km
Westphalia Rural Historic District
31.8 kmSt. Monica's Catholic Church
822 mSt. Paul United Methodist Church
31.9 kmRainbow Tourist Camp and Courts
21.7 kmBuckholts SPJST Lodge Hall
13.6 kmSharp Presbyterian Church
20.8 kmHenslee House
24.9 kmWilliams-Atkinson Homestead
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