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Explore Waco's History: Museums, Mansions, and Landmarks to Visit
Waco is a community where local history and fascinating stories await around every corner, including at many historical landmarks around the city. From historic properties owned by notable figures of Waco history to museums packed with artifacts from across the centuries, there's sure to be a historic destination near Waco homes for sale that you'll love exploring. Our real estate agents have more on historical landmarks around Waco for you to visit this winter.
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Earle-Harrison House & Pape Gardens – 1901 N. 5th St., Waco, TX 76708
Constructed in 1858, the Earle-Harrison House & Pape Gardens were later restored and presented to the community as a historical landmark beginning in 1970. Today, it's a popular place for scenic events, including weddings, and is also available to be toured by the public. Visit to learn the story of the historic home and stroll through the beautiful gardens on a sunny winter day. -
Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum – 814 S. 4th St., Waco, TX 76706
The Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum is one of three historic homes and museums operated by the Historic Waco organization, which is dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. In addition to the historic home, much of the historic furnishings, fixtures, and decorations have been preserved just as they were more than a century ago. -
East Terrace House Museum – 100 Mill St., Waco, TX 76704
Next up from Historic Waco is the East Terrace House Museum, which was constructed in the 1860s by a wealthy industrialist who moved to Waco from Tennessee. This beautiful brick home hosted many glitzy Summer Balls in its day and is an excellent destination for a winter visit. -
McCulloch House Museum – 407 Columbus Ave., Waco, TX 76701
The last historic site operated by Historic Waco, the McCulloch House Museum was originally home to Waco's community doctor in the 1870s, Dr. Josiah H. Caldwell. It was later purchased by the McCullough family, who expanded it significantly and lived there for nearly a century. This museum is home to a great collection of art from early Texas artists, along with many other historical artifacts. You can purchase tickets for this museum and the previous two entries on our list through Historic Waco, which offers tours of all three properties. -
Institute for Oral History – 1 Bear Pl. #97148, Waco, TX 76798
The Waco University campus is a historic landmark in its own right and is also home to a number of museums that are open to the public. One fascinating place to visit on campus is the Institute for Oral History, where history is preserved through oral interviews with the people who lived it. The museum has been preserving oral histories since its establishment in 1970, building an impressive collection of interviews on Waco history and tons of other topics of note. -
McClennan County Historical Markers – Waco & McClennan County, TX
In addition to museums, historic homes, and preserved buildings, you'll find many other historic sites around Waco that don't have an official address or location. You can learn more about these historic sites through McClennan County Historical Markers, which can be found in Waco and throughout McClennan County. The McClennan County Historical Commission has a helpful map featuring hundreds of markers, which you can find at the link above.
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