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Langtry

A ghost town of unknown status in Val Verde County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Langtry ghost town, Texas
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Brownings assumed (based on copyright claims). (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Langtry has it. Langtry is an unincorporated community in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. The community is notable as the place where Judge Roy Bean, the "Law West of the Pecos", had his saloon and practiced law.

Val Verde County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Eagle's Nest, Fort Hudson, Juno — Langtry keeps them company on the map.

The story of Langtry

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Langtry is an unincorporated community in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. The community is notable as the place where Judge Roy Bean, the "Law West of the Pecos", had his saloon and practiced law.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Langtry is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Langtry is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Langtry FAQs

Where is Langtry located?
Langtry is in Val Verde County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Langtry in?
Langtry sits in Val Verde County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Val Verde County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Langtry?
Langtry is an unincorporated community in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. The community is notable as the place where Judge Roy Bean, the "Law West of the Pecos", had his saloon and practiced law.
What remains at Langtry today?
The on-the-ground condition of Langtry is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Langtry?
Here's the honest truth: access to Langtry is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Langtry, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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