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)

Book Hotel Here › Del Rio Hotels

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 Store / Gas Station
Photo courtesy of Barclay Gibson, June 2014

Loma Alta Store Historical Marker
Photo courtesy of Barclay Gibson, June 2014
More Texas Stores | Texas Gas Stations

Val Verde County 1940's Map showing Vinegarroon
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Take a road trip

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

See Val Verde County

Book Hotel Here:
Del Rio Hotels | More Hotels

Texas Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories, landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact us.