Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame facts for kids
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| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | 150 N. Railroad Avenue, Wilcox, AZ 85643, United States |
| Type | Hall of fame |
The Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame is a special museum in Willcox, Arizona. It celebrates the life and career of Rex Elvie Allen. Rex Allen (1920-1999) grew up not far from Willcox. People called him the "Arizona Cowboy" or "Mister Cowboy."
Rex Allen was a true cowboy. He was also a famous American actor, singer, and songwriter. In the 1950s, he became well-known as one of the last "singing cowboys." He also narrated many nature and Western movies for Disney.
The museum shows off many cool items. You can see photographs, movie posters, and cowboy outfits. There are also records, musical instruments, and other things that belonged to Rex Allen. Right across the street, you can find a bronze statue of him!
The museum also includes the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame. This part of the museum honors local cowboys. It features pictures of old-time cowboys who worked on ranches in the area.
Celebrating Cowboy Legends
The Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame started on September 10, 1983. It was created to remember and honor important cowboys from the Willcox area. These are people who made a big difference in the ranching world.
Who Gets Honored?
Each year, new cowboys are chosen for the Hall of Fame. They are people who showed great skill and dedication. They helped shape the history of ranching in Arizona. Their portraits are displayed in the museum. This helps visitors learn about their lives and contributions.
Here are a few of the first cowboys inducted into the Hall of Fame:
- 1983: Kortsen, Ted; Wien, Ray; Busenbark, Bill
- 1984: Hudson, Jim; Wilson, Bert; Moore, Larry
- 1985: Gardner, Claud; Warren, Mila; Leon, Juan Sierra
