Cameron blends the old with the new, like no other community. Our rich history and preservation of our cultures and heritage has led us to our current prosperity and success. We hope that the history we are creating right now will be as magnificent as the past 150+ years.

Cameron was established as the permanent county seat of Milam County by the First State Legislature in May 1846. The town was named for Captain Ewen Cameron, a Scot Highlander prominent in the Texas Revolution and a member of the Mier Expedition during the war with Mexico. The town of Cameron was small village before Sam Houston liberated Texas in the Battle of San Jacinto. In 1881, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad constructed a line through Cameron connecting the Gulf Coast with Fort Worth. Another railroad, the San Antonio and Aransas Pass was completed in 1890 increasing the population and adding impetus to the agricultural economy of Cameron and the surrounding territory.

A small town in the rich agricultural area of Milam County, Cameron was settled by diverse groups of pioneers in the 1840's. It is not unusual to hear Czech, German and Spanish-mingled with distinctive Texas drawls-still being spoken by some of Cameron residents

Milam County, named for Texas patriot and independence fighter Ben Milam whose statue is on the courthouse grounds in historic downtown Cameron, was created in 1836 as one of the original 23 counties of Texas. The first settlers in Milam County were primarily from Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana, coming to the county in 1834.

A fully restored Victorian home of prominent citizens in Cameron for over a century. Built in 1895, it has won the Great American Home Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Texas Historical Commission has called it "the finest home of its size and type in the country."

Some of the county's 100-plus steel bridges from 1900 era are still in use today. Brushy Creek Bridge once spanned Bushy Creek south of Thorndale, was moved to Cameron's Wilson-Ledbetter Park. A bridge over Little River by Sugar Loaf Mountain is still in use.

Milam County's cemeteries provide a look into the past in this historic county.

Cameron resident John Johnson has created a model of Cameron that recalls the town as it looked during the 1940s.

Local artists helped capture our heritage and preserve it on the walls of some of our downtown establishments.

Housed in restored county jail, c. 1895, complete with cells, shackles, and gallows tower. Exhibits of pioneer farm and ranch equipment, rustic household furnishings, and Spartan "fashions" of the frontier. Also Indian artifacts, ranch and trail-driving tack, cowboy gear, and weapons.

A lush and beautiful 25-acre city park with picnic areas, hike & bike trails, site of historic Brushy Creek iron bridge, and home to many species of wildlife.

Cameron Dewberry Festival, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, is held annually the last weekend in April. The dates for this year's festival is April 27th & 28th. With activities for all ages, the festival brings Wilson-Ledbetter Park to life. Activities include: Barbeque Cook-off; Arts & Crafts Booths; Food Booths; Live Entertainment; Horseshoe Tournament; Youth Fishing Tournament sponsored by ALCOA, The Williams Foundation; Academy Outdoors and Recreation and VFW Post 2010 of Cameron; Rides and attractions; and Free Dewberry Cobbler and Ice Cream. There is also a Dewberry Cobbler and Cake Auction following the cobbler and cake contest, with monies from the auction to benefit a local charitable organization.

Cameron's City Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, June 2nd. With a map of the city from the Cameron Herald, you might find that "one man's trash" is your treasure. The City Wide Garage Sale takes place all over the city of Cameron, and we are very excited to bring you this event.

The 34th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair is set for Saturday, October 6, 2007. In 2006, we moved the Art & Crafts Fair from Cameron City Park to the Beautiful Downtown Cameron Square. More than 90 vendors are expected for this event. With the expanding of Highway 36/190/77 through Cameron, this is the safest way for us to not only keep our visitors safe, but our vendors as well. Last year, everyone enjoyed the comfort and safety of begin downtown. The Arts & Crafts Fair is a wonderful opportunity for families to get together, visit, shop and snack on local favorite treats

If running or walking is your way of exercising, you might want to think about joining us for our Annual Fun Run held on Saturday, October 6th in conjuction with the Arts and Crafts Fair. Participants ranging in ages from 3-75+ come to the downtown square for this annual event. Medals are given to the first, second and third place finishers in each category and cash prizes are given to the top male and female overall finishers. Each participant receives a souvenir t-shirt. For more information contact the Chamber.

The Annual Christmas Parade is always a sight as children line up to take their pictures with Santa and have their chance to have funnel cakes and hot chocolate on the square. Home for the Holidays has been selected as the theme for the Parade this year. This year's parade will take place on Saturday, December 1st. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for the Annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Cameron.

Finally, we come to the Cameron Chamber Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament which unfolds during the Christmas holidays between Christmas and New Year's. This year's tournament will be held on December 27th and 28th. The 2007 year looks like the year of growth as we continue with 16 men's and add four more women's teams to make the ladies tournament a 12 team tournament. When high school basketball teams meet up in Cameron; your sure to have two full days of exciting basketball. If you enjoy some good, quality high school basketball, then you've come to the right place.

Cameron features the Cameron City Park, Ledbetter Park, and Airport Ball Park.
Cameron City Park offers a pavilion, tennis courts and playscape in the heart of Cameron.
Wilson-Ledbetter Park is a beautiful spot with lovely trees and fish filled pond. The American Legion Hut makes this a great place for Family or High School Reunions and Parties of all sorts.
Airport Baseball Park is home to the Cameron High School Yoemen Baseball Team and an activity little league program from T-Ball to Junior League.
Cameron is home to a private 9-hole golf course and country club.
The Williams Civic Center is an ideal venue for meetings, parties and banquets with a seating capacity of 400.

Milam County Community Theater hosts three shows annually including musicals, dramas, mysteries and comedies each year. Talented people, young and old, across ethnicities and with varied backgrounds, add to the cultural texture of our community through the Milam County Community Theater.

The Temple Symphony Orchestra performs their Christmas Show in Cameron's Performing Arts Center each December. They are planning to perform semi-annual performances in Cameron at the PAC. Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming events and activities at the Performing Arts Center.