Willcox, AZ
Music connected to Willcox
About Willcox
- • Singing cowboy Rex Allen, a Willcox native, starred in Western films and TV shows.
- • The Willcox Playa is a unique desert lakebed, source of dust storms and scientific study.
- • The railroad's arrival in 1880 established Willcox as a vital shipping hub for cattle.
- • A giant fiberglass steer named 'Big Tex' welcomes visitors at the roadside.
- • The 1916 fire devastated much of Willcox, leading to major rebuilding efforts.
- • It's named for General Orlando B. Willcox, established as a town in 1880.
- • The population is roughly 3,500, smaller than many Arizona towns.
- • Sitting at 4,169 feet, the altitude provides cooler temperatures than Phoenix.
- • Agriculture, particularly grape growing and wine production, drives the economy.
- • Willcox exudes a quiet, small-town charm, a mix of history and friendly faces.
- • The Arizona Diamondbacks are the closest MLB team, about a 3-hour drive away.
- • Willcox High School's football team has a history of strong regional rivalries.
Artists From Willcox
Songs About Willcox
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