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| Small house in Cameron |
The little town of Cameron,
Texas really had nothing to recommend it; no industry, to railway, no tourist
attractions, but it was selected as the seat of Milam County in 1846. However,
it is a pretty location in the eastern portion of the Texas Hill Country. Named
after Ewen Cameron, a Scot highlander who played prominent roles in the Texas
Revolution and the Mier Expedition, Cameron struggled to maintain its status
and population due to its isolated location. This is one of the few towns in
Texas that didn’t grow up around a railroad. It is located on the Little River
and this was thought to be a boon to business, if trade routes along this
waterway could be established. But in the mid-1800s navigation was attempted,
and although a successful trip was managed, it was decided that regular
transportation of goods was impractical. In the late 1800s the railroads
finally found their way to Cameron, but this industry had disappeared by the
mid-1900s. Oil and cotton maintained the economy for many years, and several
dairy product companies made their homes near the town, also supplying jobs for
the population. These businesses have also decreased, leaving the town a small,
attractive place with a few historic sites and a very nice courthouse.
