Billy The Kid Statue, Hico

About Billy The Kid Statue

Billy the Kid Museum in Hico preserves the history and legend surrounding the famous Old West outlaw. The museum houses authentic artifacts including a small collection of firearms and Western memorabilia, along with exhibits about the life of Billy the Kid, also known as William Henry Roberts Jr. Visitors explore displays about the outlaw's various aliases and occupations as a horse rustler, gambler, and cowboy. The museum tells the local story that Billy the Kid survived his famous 1881 gunfight and lived in Hico for seventeen years under an assumed name. Around town, visitors can see the Billy the Kid statue downtown and a monumental arch over Roberts's grave in nearby Hamilton. The museum welcomes visitors from around the world interested in Old West history and the controversies surrounding this folk hero figure. Located in rural Hico, Texas, the museum operates with published hours and serves as the centerpiece of the town's connection to this legendary gunslinger.