- Ben Milam Elementary was built in 1966 and opened in 1967.
With the growth of McAllen, Milam has had two additions to the
building, to meet the needs of the growing population.
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Milam Elementary is named after the Texas hero Benjamin Rush Milam. He
was born on October 20, 1788, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is most
remembered for his ardent request, urging many to fight in the battle
for Texas' independence from Mexico, "Who will go with old Ben Milam to
San Antonio?" He died on December 7, 1835, shot during the Siege of
Bexar.
- Ben Milam Elementary's mascot is "the Mustang" and the school colors are blue and orange.
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