Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame, Western heritage museum in Willcox, United States.
The Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame displays the story of entertainer Rex Allen and local ranching with photographs, records, musical instruments, and Western outfits. The collection documents both his career in radio, film, and music as well as stories of livestock workers who spent decades in the area.
Entertainer Rex Allen came from Willcox and became known in the 1940s through radio performances and records before finding success in Hollywood. The Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame was created later to recognize the work of local livestock workers who shaped the Western culture of this region.
Rex Allen grew up in Willcox and merged his rodeo roots with music and film, making him a local legend. His story shows how Western culture and entertainment became intertwined in this region.
The museum is located in downtown Willcox and accessible to visitors who want to spend time viewing the exhibits. It helps to check opening hours ahead of time and bring cash since payment is handled that way.
Next to the museum stands a bronze statue of Rex Allen with a hidden metal heart inside, a sentimental detail few visitors notice. His beloved horse KoKo is also buried at the base of the statue, making the place a personal memorial.
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