Old Perry Building
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.
29.3513° N, 100.8981° W
Where to Find It
Same location as Roy Bean and Semilole - Negro Scouts at Whitehead Memorial Museum, Main St., Del Rio.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Seminole-Negro Scouts Del Rio
- <0.1 mi SW Roy Bean C. S. A. Del Rio
- 0.1 mi SE Taylor-Rivers House Del Rio
- 0.2 mi NE The Cassinelli Gin House Del RIo
- 0.3 mi SE Mason-Foster House Del Rio
- 0.4 mi S Val Verde Winery Del Rio