Trans-Pecos
TRIVIA
by Charles Angell
Trans-Pecos Romance
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Third Quarter 2012
a)
b)
c)
d)
This Land is Your Land
Study Butte
Big Ol’ Canyons
Terlingua Mi Amigo
2) It’s been said that the town of Langtry received its
name from its most colorful resident, Judge Roy
Bean, who was smitten with the Jersey Island
actress Lily Langtry. Others say the town’s name
came from a construction foreman who super-
vised what project in the area?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Pecos River High Bridge
County Courthouse
Southern Pacific Railroad
the main road through town
3) D.E. Lindsey ran an important trading post in the
late 1800s and met his future wife at a Mexican
baile. He stated that if he couldn’t marry her he
would remain a bachelor for life, but was able to
win her and her parents’ favor. The baile was
held at the same the location where Lindsey had
his trading post. What was this location?
a) Sanderson
b) Valentine
c) Sauceda Ranch
d) Boquillas
4) The tale of Indian Emily states she warned sol-
diers in the 1860s about an impending Apache
attack, saving lives, including that of a soldier she
was in love with. Where did this occur, and
where is Emily’s grave located?
a) Fort Davis
b) Castolon
c) Shafter
d) Fort Stockton
5) Camp Mitre Peak, between Alpine and Fort
Davis, was originally developed and run by this
couple, who were married for 45 years. They are
considered by many to be the first promoters of
tourism to the Big Bend.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Edward and Juana Hall
Jack and Mollie Tippit
Francisco and Luz Villa
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer
Bonus: Which above-mentioned town will stamp
postage with a heart on Feb. 14?
Answers: 1-B, 2-D, 3-D, 4-A, 5-B, Bonus: 3-B
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1) Woody Guthrie spent a period of time in the Big
Bend back in the 1930s, falling in love with a
woman named Riorina and falling in love with
the mountains and landscape. He wrote a book
about his adventures titled Seeds of Man. What
was the original title of the book?