Magoffin Homestead, El Paso

Name: Magoffin Homestead
Address: 1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, 79901-1544, United States
Telephone: +1 915-533-5147

#33 among attractions in El Paso

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Magoffin Home is located in El Paso, Texas. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The surrounding area was declared the Magoffin Historic District on February 19, 1985. The home is now known as the Magoffin Home State Historic Site under the authority of the Texas Historical Commission. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 31°45'44"N, 106°28'37"W

Address

1120 Magoffin AveCentral El Paso (Downtown El Paso)El Paso 79901-1544 United States

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+1 915-533-5147

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Magoffin Homestead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, International Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of Art, San Jacinto Plaza.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Southwest University Park, El Paso
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0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
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0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso
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0.7 miW
Park, Historical place
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0.8 miW
Tower
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0.6 miSW
Romanesque revival architecture
Richard Caples Building, El Paso
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0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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0.9 miW
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
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0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso
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0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Plaza Theatre, El Paso
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0.8 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Library
El Paso Public Library, El Paso
22 min walk • The El Paso Public Library is the municipal public library system of El Paso, Texas. The library serves the needs the public in El Paso, Texas, Chaparral, New Mexico and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. It consists of 12 branches and one Bookmobile service. Multiple outreach services are also available including a Homebound service.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magoffin Homestead?

Nearby attractions include El Segundo Barrio, El Paso (15 min walk), Blue Flame Building, El Paso (15 min walk), Plaza Theatre, El Paso (15 min walk), Singer Sewing Company Building, El Paso (16 min walk).

How to get to Magoffin Homestead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magoffin Homestead:

Tram

City Hall • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (14 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (14 min walk)

Bus

Arts District • Lines: Mesa Brio (22 min walk)
Greyhound. El Paso. TX (22 min walk)

Train

El Paso (30 min walk)