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