Pumpville

In 1882, the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway created a water stop for steam engines on a new line through this area. Two and a half miles north of this site, the company built a pumphouse, depot and other facilities. A community first known as Samuels and later renamed Pumpville developed around the rail amenities. Residents worked for the rail company or area ranches, which used the stop as a way to get livestock to market. With the advent of the diesel engine, which did not require water, the railroad removed its structures, and only the ranching community remained. The townsite, which once boasted a post office, schools and general store, remains a focal point for the local population. (2005)

Pumpville is a historical marker in Langtry, Val Verde County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Val Verde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 75 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.9055, -101.7510 near Langtry. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jersey Lily Saloon (historical marker), about 13 miles away. Others within a short drive include Law West of Pecos, Old Langtry Cemetery, and Langtry.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013411. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.