Hagar, Connie

(June 14, 1886 - November 29, 1973) Born Conger Neblett in Corsicana, and married to Jack Hagar in 1926, Connie Hagar received early training as a musician. She and her sister became interested in birds and worked as volunteers with the U.S. Biological Survey. The Hagars moved to Rockport in 1935, shortly after Connie made her first visit here. She became a self-taught authority on Texas birds, and her expertise was sought by professionals and amateur ornithologists from around the world. In 1945 the Texas Legislature designated this waterfront property as the Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary. (1990)

Hagar, Connie is a historical marker in Rockport, Aransas County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.0358, -97.0421 near Rockport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rockport (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Aransas County, Smith-Brundrett House, and Baldwin-Brundrett House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007001041. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.