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Church Street is under construction and currently unpaved. Visitors can park in lot off Church Street or on Washington Street.

Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site

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

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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

April 12

Friday Fun with Livingston

Join Livingston the Lion at the Maxey House for his Friday Fun with Livingston series! Children and families are invited to join Livingston at the site on the second Friday of each month for a story and crafts based on a different theme each...

April 20

Easter at the Maxey House

Come and enjoy various Easter activities at the Sam Bell Maxey House during Easter at the Maxey House on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Admission is free for all of the activities on the grounds. The regular admission fees apply for...