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
May 6
State Historic Sites Free Day
Celebrate THC State Historic Sites Free Day on May 6!
In celebration of National Preservation Month and Texas Travel and Tourism Week, the THC will offer free admission to state...
May 8
Late Nite with Livingston
Join Livingston the Lion at the Maxey House for his Late Nite 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...
May 20
Maxey House Book Club: The Passing Bells
Join us as we continue the Maxey House Book Club! Every month, we will get together and discuss a different book. We will meet in person in the Maxey House at 3 p.m. On May 20th, we will be reading and discussing The Passing Bells by Phillip...
