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, post office.

Given in 1965 to city and county by descendants of Walter and Will Whitehead.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker is on S. Main Street south of E. Duke Street, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB