Details for Neill-Cochran House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015134
Data
Marker Number | 15134 |
Atlas Number | 5507015134 |
Marker Title | Neill-Cochran House |
Index Entry | Neill-Cochran House |
Address | 2310 San Gabriel |
City | Austin |
County | Travis |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 620392 |
UTM Northing | 3351305 |
Subject Codes | Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; design and construction; persons with disabilities |
Marker Year | 1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Neill-Cochran House Museum. Marker reported missing Dec. 2003. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | Missing |
Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
Marker Text | Greek Revival architecture, typical of the South. Erected about 1853 for Washington L. Hill by master builder Abner Cook. The hand-cut limestone walls were cemented with a mortar containing pig bristles. First Institute for the Blind in State of Texas, 1856. Hospital for Civil War soldiers, 1865. Home in 1880 of Republic of Texas patriot, Col. Andrew Neill; 1893-1913, Judge Thos. B. Cochran, Bar President, Masonic leader. Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1966 |