Details for Old Perry Building

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5465003777

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Marker Number 3777
Atlas Number 5465003777
Marker Title Old Perry Building
Index Entry Perry Building, Old
Address 1308 S. Main St.
City Del Rio
County Val Verde
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 316317
UTM Northing 3249081
Subject Codes fraternal organizations; post office; commercial buildings; courthouses; churches; markets, merchantiles
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Same location as Roy Bean and Semilole - Negro Scouts at Whitehead Memorial Museum, Main St., Del Rio.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion and Plate
Marker Text Erected 1871, before Del Rio was founded, by John Perry, as General Store. Once the largest store between San Antonio and El Paso. Served also as courthouse, church, Masonic lodge, and post office. Given in 1965 to city and county by descendants of Walter and Will Whitehead. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

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