Starr Family Home State Historic Site

The Starr Family Home is a two-story residence in Marshall, Texas, combining Greek Revival and Victorian design elements. The property includes seven historic buildings spread across three acres, with structures dating from different periods.

The Starr family occupied this property starting in the days of the Republic of Texas and remained for four generations. It became a state historic site in 1986 to preserve the family's long presence and contributions to the region.

The home displays furnishings and objects from the 1800s that show how a wealthy Texas family lived and what they valued. Walking through the rooms reveals the daily habits and social standing of people from that time.

The site is open for guided tours and self-guided visits to explore the buildings and grounds. Visitors should allow enough time to see everything and be prepared for uneven terrain and stairs in the older structures.

The elaborate Maplecroft addition was built in 1871 using craftsmen and materials brought specifically from New Orleans for the project. This connection to a distant port city shows how wealthy families drew on trade networks for special construction projects.

Location: Texas

Location: Marshall

Inception: 1986

Address: 407 W Travis St.

Website: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/starr-family-home-state-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 32.54190,-94.37100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01