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WhiteHead Memorial Museum

Has a collection of original and replicated pioneer buildings that include a hacienda and a log cabin. The barn houses early farming and transportation equipment, including a Southern Pacific caboose and exhibits relating to the regions prehistoric inhabitants. The Jersey Lily, a replica of Judge Roy Bean's saloon and court, contains his memorabilia. The grave of the Judge and his son are on the grounds.

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Location	1308 South Main St. Del Rio Texas 78840
Phone	830-774-7568
Website	http://www.whitehead-museum.com The Whitehead Memorial Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Del Rio's heritage as well as Val Verde County's. The museum came to life in 1962 when the Whiteheads, a noted local ranching family, purchased the old Perry Mercantile building (shown above) and donated it to the City of Del Rio and Val Verde County, to be utilized as a museum.