Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Connie Hagar
(June 14, 1886–November 29, 1973)
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
1. Connie Hagar Marker
Inscription.
Connie Hagar. (June 14, 1886–November 29, 1973). Born Conger Neblett in Corsicana, and married to Jack Hagar in 1926, Connie Hagar received early training as a musician. She and her sister became interested in birds and worked as volunteers with the U.S. Biological Survey. The Hagars moved to Rockport in 1935, shortly after Connie made her first visit here. She became a self-taught authority on Texas birds, and her expertise was sought by professional and amateur ornithologists from around the world. In 1945 the Texas legislature designated this waterfront property as the Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Born Conger Neblett in Corsicana, and married to Jack Hagar in 1926, Connie Hagar received early training as a musician. She and her sister became interested in birds and worked as volunteers with the U.S. Biological Survey. The Hagars moved to Rockport in 1935, shortly after Connie made her first visit here. She became a self-taught authority on Texas birds, and her expertise was sought by professional and amateur ornithologists from around the world. In 1945 the Texas legislature designated this waterfront property as the Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1041.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 28° 2.148′ N, 97° 2.527′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on Broadway Street north of Rath Street (Business Texas Highway 35), on the right when traveling north. Located in a small parking area on Aransas Bay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Broadway Street, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aransas County (approx. half a mile away); Rockport (approx. half a mile away); Smith-Brundrett House
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Photographed By Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
2. Connie Hagar Wildlife Refuge
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
3. Viewing Telescope at Connie Hagar Wildlife Refuge
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,046 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
