Paxton First Schoolhouse
 The Paxton First Schoolhouse located at 406 E. Franklin St. is the oldest remaining building in Paxton Illinois. Built in 1856-57 the building served as the first school in Paxton. It was also used as a church and a meeting hall by many of Paxton's early settlers. The school moved to a new building in the 1860s and the First Schoolhouse became a private residence.The school was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29 1980.