Gaines Memorial Bridge

Gaines Memorial Bridge honors two brothers, James Gaines and General Pendleton Gaines. James Gaines owned and operated a ferry line from 1819 to 1844 and was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. General Pendleton Gaines was an officer in the U.S. Army, was prominent in Louisiana history, and was stationed near here in 1836 to observe the campaign in Texas.

Milam, Texas · United States