Langtry in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eagles Nest
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 7, 2008
1. Eagle's Nest Marker
Inscription.
Eagles Nest. . Humans are believed to have traveled through the remote and dramatic landscape near the confluence of the Pecos River and the Rio Grande for centuries. For years, the cliff across the river from this site was home to a pair of golden eagles, whose nest gave name to the canyon and crossing downstream from it, as well as the community that began on this side of the Rio Grande as a railroad camp. The crossing was used by Indian tribes, ranchers, soldiers and Texas Rangers. The town, later known as Langtry, grew due to efforts of the Torres family, who owned the townsite and provided water for steam locomotives. Even after the town's name changed, the Eagle's Nest was a well-known landmark.
Humans are believed to have traveled through the remote and dramatic landscape near the confluence of the Pecos River and the Rio Grande for centuries. For years, the cliff across the river from this site was home to a pair of golden eagles, whose nest gave name to the canyon and crossing downstream from it, as well as the community that began on this side of the Rio Grande as a railroad camp. The crossing was used by Indian tribes, ranchers, soldiers and Texas Rangers. The town, later known as Langtry, grew due to efforts of the Torres family, who owned the townsite and provided water for steam locomotives. Even after the town's name changed, the Eagle's Nest was a well-known landmark.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13175.)
Location. 29° 48.25′ N, 101° 33.397′ W. Marker is in Langtry, Texas, in Val Verde County. It is on Torres Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Langtry TX 78871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Thomas Hill (a few steps from this
More about this marker. There is some shotgun damage to the marker.
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 7, 2008
2. The Marker seen side-by-side with "Robert Thomas Hill" marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 4,267 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
