Magoffinhome State Historic Site

This 19-room Territorial-style adobe home near downtown El Paso was erected in 1875 by early El Paso pioneer Joseph Magoffin, and occupied by the Magoffin family for 110 years. The city of El Paso grew out of Magoffinsville, a town started by this prominent and powerful family that vastly influenced the area by encouraging trade, organizing area merchants, establishing perhaps the first alfalfa...

Posted on June 06, 2012. Brought to you by fodors.

Built in 1875 for Joseph Magoffin, a pioneer leader who helped guide the city through its chaotic Wild West days, this is El Paso's only historic house museum open to the public. A recommended hour-long tour for the history buff, the house is a prime example of Territorial architecture, with an adobe structure and Greek revival accents. Many original furnishings are still in place: The...

Posted on March 27, 2007. Brought to you by frommers.

Was there for the grand reopening

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This was a very special day with lots of demonstrations and reenacters. The house was beautifully restored.

Posted by B D on December 30, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Meet Uncle Charlie

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Uncle Charlie is the ghost who lives here. He loves his rocking chair. This territorial style home with it's thick walls is a historical marvel. You will love this tour. A must!!

Posted by JamieKaye on August 01, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A replica of an earlier home damaged in a flood in 1868, the 19 room Territorial style Magoffin Home, built by pioneer Joseph Magoffin, is open for tours. The home is filled with original family furnishings and art.

Posted on February 25, 2013. Brought to you by yahootravel.

This 1875 homestead was owned by one of El Paso's founding citizens. Today it serves as a museum with many of the family's original furnishings as well as historic artifacts. The only state historic site in El Paso.

Posted on August 17, 2011. Brought to you by 10best.