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Magoffin Home History. Nestled in downtown El Paso, this striking and unique adobe homestead tells the stories of a multicultural family that influenced the development of the Southwest borderlands.
- Magoffin Home History
Welcome to the Magoffin Home State Historic Site. Nestled in...
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- Magoffin Home History
A striking adobe structure, Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, trade on the Santa Fe–Chihuahua Trail, Civil War turmoil, 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. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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- 1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, 79901-1544, Texas
Magoffin Home is located in El Paso, Texas. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The surrounding area was declared the Magoffin Historic District on February 19, 1985. The home is now known as the Magoffin Home State Historic Site under the authority of the Texas Historical Commission .
The Magoffin Home State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is in the National Register of Historic Places. It is El Paso’s only house museum.
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