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Whitehead Memorial Museum


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Dedicated to life and legends of frontier Southwest, museum includes rustic structure that was early trading post serving both Texas and Mexico. Plan at least two hours to roam through the 2 1/2- acres and 13 exhibit sites. Judge Roy Bean (see LANGTRY) and his son are buried on museum grounds.


Admission: Admission fee.
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m
Address: 1308 S. Main St
Phone: 830-774-7568
Our Website:www.whitehead-museum.com

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