Langtry in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Torres Family
Photographed By Julie Szabo, February 7, 2008
1. The Torres Family Marker
Inscription.
The Torres Family. . 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. His land was chosen as the route of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio rail line. After Bernardo's death in 1882, Cesario acquired the land, established the 7D ranch and gave land for the railroad tracks and depot. His son, Jesus Pablo "J. P." Torres, was reportedly the first permanent resident of Langtry, then called Eagle's Nest. J.P. was also Val Verde County's first Hispanic elected official. He and his rival Roy Bean alternately served as Justices of the Peace in the 1890s.
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. His land was chosen as the route of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio rail line. After Bernardo's death in 1882, Cesario acquired the land, established the 7D ranch and gave land for the railroad tracks and depot. His son, Jesus Pablo "J. P." Torres, was reportedly the first permanent resident of Langtry, then called Eagle's Nest. J.P. was also Val Verde County's first Hispanic elected official. He and his rival Roy Bean alternately served as Justices of the Peace in the 1890s.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12987.)
Location. 29° 48.51′ N, 101° 33.556′ W. Marker is in Langtry, Texas, in Val Verde County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,657 times since then and 148 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 4. submitted on February 8, 2024, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
