Wilcox is a small town located about 75 miles east of Tucson. Its claim to fame is Rex Allen. The town was a construction camp for Southern Pacific Railroad and was named Maley. In 1880 it was rename Wilcox in honor of General Orlando B. Wilcox. It was a major rail depot for ranching and cattle shipping. It still is a large farm and cattle area. Rex Allen was born here and became a country music star and movie actor. Similar to Roy Rogers. He did over 30 movies and had a hit song "Crying in the Chappel.
Wilcox is a small town located about 75 miles east of Tucson. Its claim to fame is Rex Allen. The town was a construction camp for Southern Pacific Railroad and was named Maley. In 1880 it was rename Wilcox in honor of General Orlando B. Wilcox. It was a major rail depot for ranching and cattle shipping. It still is a large farm and cattle area. Rex Allen was born here and became a country music star and movie actor. Similar to Roy Rogers. He did over 30 movies and had a hit song "Crying in the Chappel.
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