Langtry in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jersey Lily Saloon - - 1882 - 1903

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

1. Jersey Lily Saloon (1882 - 1903) Marker

Inscription.
"Law West of the
Pecos" Courtroom. Named
for Judge Bean's idol,
actress Lillie Langtry.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Lower marker
This historic site
is preserved for posterity
by the State Department of
Highways & Public Transportation

The land was donated by the Southern Pacific
Railroad, and the "Jersey Lilly" Building by
Mrs. Laura A. Babb to the State of Texas.

Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2749.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 29° 48.55′ N, 101° 33.625′ W. Marker is in Langtry, Texas, in Val Verde County. Marker can be reached from Torres Ave. close to St. 25 N. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Langtry TX 78871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Law West of the Pecos (a few steps from this marker); Langtry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Dodd (about 400 feet away); The Torres Family (about 400 feet away); Langtry School (about 600 feet away);

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Fitzsimmons-Maher Prizefight (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert Thomas Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eagle’s Nest (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Langtry.

Jersey Lily Saloon (1882 - 1903) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

2. Jersey Lily Saloon (1882 - 1903)

Jersey Lily Saloon (<i>wide view; marker visible right of doorway</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014

3. Jersey Lily Saloon (wide view; marker visible right of doorway)

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

4. Jersey Lily

Jersey Lily Saloon - inside image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

5. Jersey Lily Saloon - inside

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

6. Jersey Lily Saloon - inside

Judge Roy Bean image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Stricklin, March 4, 2007

7. Judge Roy Bean

Roy Bean's Home, Opera House, Town Hall and Seat of Justice image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014

8. Roy Bean's Home, Opera House, Town Hall and Seat of Justice

Roy Bean's one-room Opera House which he constructed in honor of his unrequited love of English singer Lillian Langtry.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Alan Stricklin of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,663 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Alan Stricklin of Fort Worth, Texas. 3. submitted on December 14, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Alan Stricklin of Fort Worth, Texas. 8. submitted on December 14, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.