812 South Church St.
Paris, TX 75460
GPS: N33° 39' 13.8" W95° 33' 16.7"
903-785-5716
sam-bell-maxey@thc.texas.gov
Built in the High Victorian Italianate style in 1868, the two-story Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris, Texas was the family residence of Sam Bell Maxey, a Mexican War veteran, Confederate general, and two-term U.S. senator. Maxey and his wife Marilda raised their family and hosted many distinguished guests in this home, which was commonly regarded as a town social center.
Upcoming Events
October 1
Gravestone Symbols and their Meanings in Evergreen
As part of Archeology Month, the Sam Bell Maxey House is presenting "Gravestone Symbols and their Meanings in Evergreen."
Gravestones are very personal things, used to represent the people that they honor. In the past, different symbols...
October 1
Graveston Symbols and their Meanings in Clarksville Cemetery
As part of Archeology Month, the Sam Bell Maxey House is presenting "Gravestone Symbols and their Meanings in Clarksville."
Gravestones are very personal things, used to represent the people that they honor. In the past, different symbols...
October 9
Late Night with Livingston
Join Livingston the Lion at the Maxey House for his Late Night with Livingston series! Children and families are invited to join Livingston at the site on the second Tuesday of each month for a story and crafts based on a different theme each...
