Magoffin Homestead

  By Aaron Perez 

Published 4/1/2025

Image credit: Texas Historical Commission


    Built by founder Joseph Magoffinin 1875, this iconic adobe structure has been labeled a state historic site and has served the public for ages. It is also known for combining Greek architecture with that of the local adobe style. The structure consists of three wings, with the last being build in the 1880s. The Magoffin and the Glasgow estates then owned the property until 1976, when it was sold to the city and later the state. Today, the Casa Magoffin Companeros hosts events to draw in tourists and locals alike, keeping the spirit of the city alive. The house isn’t without its specters, since many have been reported throughout its history. One particular specter is that of Uncle Charlie, which is said to haunt one of the chairs in the property. Due to how much he loved the chair in life, Uncle Charlie is said to be attached to it and there are reports of it rocking slightly and it would appear back in its original place if moved. One can also witness the ghost of a little girl who is said to still wait for her father to bring back a necklace that was promised to her before she passed away. She can be seen in one of the windows, patiently waiting for her father to bring back the gift that was promised. A lady in blue is also claimed to be seen by employees who work in the property as well as strange noises in their working hours.

  Sources:

Hudnall, Ken, and Connie Wang. Spirits of the Border: The History and Mystery of El Paso Del Norte. Omega Press, 2003.

Kohout, Martin D. “Magoffin Home State Historic Site.” TSHA, Texas State Historical Association, 1 4 1995, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/magoffin-home-state-historic-site. Accessed 1 4 2025.

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