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Magoffin Home State Historical Park

The Magoffin Home, built in 1875 by pioneer Josephg Magoffin, is the only historic house museum in El Paso. The 19-room adobe homeis a prime example of Territorial style architecture, a style that developed in the Southwest in the mid 1800's. The home is filled with many original family furnishing and decorative arts.

Guided tours provide information on three generations of Magoffins to occupy the home. Information is also provided on Joseph Wiley Magoffin, trader and merchant on the Santa Fe and Chihuahua trails and founder of Magoffinsville, which later became El Paso. A tour fee is charged.

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Location	El Paso Texas 79901
Phone	915-533-5147
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/magoffin/magoffin.htm ... Magoffin Home State Historic Site 1120 Magoffin Avenue El Paso TX 79901 915/533-5147 History: Magoffin Home State Historic Site is located in central El Paso, in El Paso County. This 1.5-acre park was purchased jointly by the City of El Paso and the State of Texas in 1976. The site has been operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife since its ...