Langtry

Law West of the Pecos

State: Texas County: Val Verde County Founded: 1882 Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: Railroad town

Langtry was home to Judge Roy Bean, the famous frontier justice who held court in his saloon. The Jersey Lilly saloon is preserved as a state historic site. Bean named everything after actress Lillie Langtry.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Fall-Spring

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Judge Roy Bean
  • Jersey Lilly saloon
  • Named for Lillie Langtry

Location

Address: Langtry, TX

Coordinates: 29.8, -101.5667