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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CY_fitzsimmons-maher-prizefight_Langtry-TX.html
In 1896, Judge Roy Bean made national headlines with a unique boxing match held at this site. Robert James Fitzsimmons was to fight James J. Corbett, the heavyweight champion, but the Legislature had outlawed boxing in Texas. While promoters sough…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CX_the-torres-family_Langtry-TX.html
In the 1870-80s, brothers Cesario, Bernardo and Juan Torres were prominent west Texas citizens due to their irrigation work in the region. For work out west, Bernardo received land in Val Verde County at the Rio Grande - Pecos River confluence. Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CW_william-h-dodd_Langtry-TX.html
Born in 1868, England native William H. Dodd settled in Val Verde County by 1894, establishing a ranch and general merchandise store. He also served as postmaster, operating the post office from his store, which occupied this site for many years. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CN_langtry_Langtry-TX.html
Langtry was created in 1882, when the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad, later known as Southern Pacific, signed a deed with the Torres family, who owned the land. The town, which provided water for locomotives, developed from a tent to…