Magoffin Home State Historic Site, Texas, United States
4.5 (92 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #11 in El Paso Historic Sites
Time Travel to When Texas became a State
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
Address
1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1544
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Website
http://www.visitmagoffinhome.com
Working hours
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Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 23:50
User Ratings
4.5 based on (92 reviews)
Reviews
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5west73 5:00 PM May 8, 2022
Well maintained historic adobe home
We checked in across the street at the office then watched a short film detailing the history of the house. Then we were fortunate enough to have a knowledgeable docent, Gloria, who shared her enthusiasm about the house with us. The home is part of the Texas Historical Society. The home is a well preserved adobe structure built in the 1870’s. The same family had lived there for 4 generations and have contributed to the city in many ways. The furniture is original and gives you an interesting perspective of what life was like.
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4Kirk E 5:00 PM Jul 23, 2021
a must-see glimpse into old El Paso
One of El Paso's very few well-preserved historic houses (sadly), the Magoffin Home opens a portal into a time when the arrival of the railroad catapulted this sleepy border town into a major commercial. Home to one of the city's founding families for six generations, the site preserves much of the original furniture and decor. In true "Barry Lyndon" fashion, it's not hard to imagine one of the original residents intruding on your tour to settle into the inviting living room for a game of cards or dancing the night away in the entry sala. The house itself is a beautiful example of classic Southwestern adobe hacienda architecture, with walls thicker than those of most skyscrapers and rooms that open onto a peaceful patio. The guides, many of whom are board members, are extremely well-informed and wonderfully entertaining.
