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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PBZ_the-texas-36th-division-memorial-highway_Rogers-TX.html
Organized July 18, 1917 at Camp Bowie, Texas, the 36th Division was composed of National Guard units from the states of Texas and Oklahoma, and traced a part of its lineage to the Washington Guards of the Texas Revolution. During World War I, the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OFX_port-sullivan_Cameron-TX.html
Early important trade and educational center. Established by Augustus W. Sullivan in 1835. River navigation extended to this point for many years. The Austin-East Texas and the Houston-Waco roads crossed here. On this spot was located Port Sulliva…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LBF_site-of-mission-san-francisco-xavier-de-los-dolores_Rockdale-TX.html
Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza, Karankawa, and other tribes of Indians. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith cause…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LBA_first-girls-tomato-club-in-texas_Cameron-TX.html
The first Girl's Tomato Clubs in Texas were organized in 1912 in Milam County to acquaint young women in rural areas with tomato production and canning techniques. At the request of the United States Department of Agriculture, Mrs. Edna Westbrook …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LB8_milam-county-jail-of-1895_Cameron-TX.html
When the 1875 Milam County Jailhouse grew too crowded in the 1890s, it was removed to make room for larger facilities. In March 1895, the Milam County Commissioners awarded a contract to the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Lou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LAF_apache-pass-river-crossing_Rockdale-TX.html
The crossing over the San Xavier (San Gabriel) River in Milam county has been used as a passageway for centuries. Evidence shows that the area has been inhabited by humans for at least 10,000 years. During the eighteenth century, the land was inha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L9M_site-of-the-mission-san-ildefonso_Rockdale-TX.html
Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza, Karankawa, and other tribes of Indians. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith cause…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L9I_site-of-the-mission-nuestra-senora-de-la-candelaria_Rockdale-TX.html
Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza, Karankawa, and other tribes of Indians. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith cause…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EWE_international-great-northern-railroad-passenger-depot_Rockdale-TX.html
Three rail lines largely contributed to Rockdale's early commercial development, and of the three, the International & Great Northern (I&GN) made the biggest impact. This former I&GN passenger depot opened in 1906. It survived various changes to t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EW7_steamboat-washington-landed-here_Cameron-TX.html
In the winter of 1850-1851 with Captain Basil M. Hatfield, commander, the Steamboat Washington landed here with a shipment of merchandise from Washington-on-the-Brazos to J. W. McCown and Co., merchants at Cameron. The first, last and only steambo…