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LOMA ALTA, TEXAS

Val Verde County, West Texas

U.S. Highway 277
About 3 Miles SW of Vinegarroon
39 miles NNE of Del Rio
Population: 30 (2000)

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Loma Alta Tx Road Sign
Loma Alta Road Sign
Photo courtesy of Barclay Gibson, June 2014
History on a Pinhead

At just over 2000 feet above sea level, the name (Spanish for: High Hill) applies. The community dates from February 1906 when three brothers named Davis brought their families here to start ranching.

At one time the tiny community had a store / gas station. But the community didn't grow. The 2000 census managed to count thirty residents.



Photographer's Note:
"This is a different Loma Alta from Loma Alta in McMullen County. The station is still open and is about 39 miles NNE of Del Rio on US 277.
Loma Alta Tx - Store / Gas Station
Loma Alta Store / Gas Station
Photo courtesy of Barclay Gibson, June 2014
Loma Alta Tx - Store Historical Marker
Loma Alta Store Historical Marker
Photo courtesy of Barclay Gibson, June 2014
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Val Verde County TX 1940 Map
Val Verde County 1940's Map showing Vinegarroon
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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Loma Alta, Texas Nearby Towns:
Del Rio the county seat
Langtry
Vinegarroon

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