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Del Rio, Texas: Judge Roy Bean Buried at Museum

Included among the many attractions at the sprawling Whitehead Memorial Museum are the graves of Judge Roy Bean and his son.

Whitehead Memorial Museum

Address:
1308 S. Main St., Del Rio, TX
Directions:
Whitehead Memorial Museum. South edge of town, on the east side of S. Main St. between W. Duke and Wallen Sts.
Hours:
Tu-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
830-774-7568
Admission:
Adults $5.
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Whitehead Memorial Museum

This museum has several buildings to walk through with Old West period items. The grounds were packed full of exhibits. Hands-on activities, a Masonic cornerstone hidden behind a building, and the burial place of Judge Roy Bean and his son (creepy ). This place is also home to a pair of exotic birds and a huge nativity scene. It really has it all.

[Brianna Taylor, 06/15/2017]

The Judge is thoughtfully buried next to a replica of his Jersey Lilly saloon.


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