The Sam Bell Maxey House is a historic house in Paris, Lamar County, Texas. Samuel Bell Maxey, a prominent local attorney and later two-term U.S. senator, built the large two-story house after serving as a major general in the Confederate Army. It is built in the High Victorian Italianate style.
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Originally the post-Civil War High Victorian home of Confederate General & 2-term Senator Samuel Bell Maxey, his wife Marilda & family (1868 - 1966). Mostly original furnishings & housewares. Well preserved & expertly restored, ≈ 80% of the original materials used to build the home. On top of the front porch a faux 3rd story, a Widow's-Walk, similar to some 19th century seaside homes where wives awaited their seafaring husband's return. You don't get to see the entire house; some parts still being renovated. Intermixed items you CAN touch & those you aren't allowed to touch. Personable, knowledgeable tour guides who usually make a big effort to draw the kids in tactually. Fun events held throughout the year like an Easter e.g. hunt. • There’s an offsite (Evergreen) cemetery - 1 of the Maxey graves w/a headstone sporting Jesus in boots carrying a cross. 🤠...
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The house is beautiful. I liked the history of the family. At the entrance/ kitchen area there is a huge clam shell that one of the Maxey boys brought home from college. I've never seen a clam shell that big. I attached a photo.
My favorite room was the library. All original books and photos owned by Mr. Maxey.
Upstairs, we saw the vintage toys. The little stuffed lion is adorable. I also liked the drum and puppets.
The widow's walk, balcony, and front porch were closed and currently under reconstruction. The tour guide was very nice and knew a lot about the Maxey family.
Afterwards, we visited Evergreen Cemetery. The Maxey family is buried directly across from the saint wearing...
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The house is listed on the Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance. Built in 1868, the house belonged to Sam Bell Maxey and his wife. Most of the furniture and other household artifacts are original to the house! Tours are available for $5. It is well worth the visit! This house was the first in Paris to have an indoor bathroom! It narrowly escaped the path of the last major fire that engulfed and destroyed downtown, making it a sort of period...
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