Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site

Lakes Trail Region
812 South Church Street Paris, TX 75460 (903) 785-5716
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Sam Bell Maxey was a Mexican War veteran, former Confederate general, and future U.S. Senator when his family moved into their fashionable, newly built home on the south side of Paris in 1868. In this home, the Maxey family navigated the political and social landscape from Reconstruction Era Texas through the start of the First World War. The home’s restored interiors showcase original family furnishings, clothing, and letters. These give insight into the lives of the three generations of the family that bore witness to Reconstruction’s challenging legacy.

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Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site

812 South Church Street Paris, TX 75460