Neill-Cochran Museum House, Austin
This is a historic building not only as part of the history of Austin, but it was also used as a hospital for captured Union prisoners during the Civil War.
Hours of operation are Wed-Sun 2 PM - 5PM
There are free 20-min. tours given (with admission)
Prices Admission $5 adults, free for children under 10.
The home was designed by Abner Cook who was the architect-contractor that designed the governor's mansion and many of the city's other gracious Greek Revival mansions. Cook built this home in 1855. His trademark on his designs is the symbol of the portico with six Doric columns and a balustrade designed with crossed sheaves of wheat.
Nearly all of the historic home's doors, windows, shutters, and hinges are original from the time the home was built which is mind-boggling when you consider the history of this house.
The house was used as the City of Austin's first Blind Institute in 1856 and then as a hospital for Union prisoners near the end of the Civil War. Rumor has it that some of the prisoners who passed away within these walls still haunt the grounds of this mansion. The beautifully maintained 18th- and 19th-century furnishings are interesting, but many people come just to see the painting of bluebonnets that helped convince legislators to designate these native blooms as the state flower of Texas.
The grounds around the mansion are just as spectacular as the interior of the mansion. The well-maintained lawns and gardens are absolute photo opportunities. The best times to visit is in the late Spring when the blooms are creating a carpet of color around the mansion.
Bring you camera and come visit the Neill-Cochran Museum House on your next visit to Austin, you'll be glad you did.
Hours of operation are Wed-Sun 2 PM - 5PM
There are free 20-min. tours given (with admission)
Prices Admission $5 adults, free for children under 10.
The home was designed by Abner Cook who was the architect-contractor that designed the governor's mansion and many of the city's other gracious Greek Revival mansions. Cook built this home in 1855. His trademark on his designs is the symbol of the portico with six Doric columns and a balustrade designed with crossed sheaves of wheat.
Nearly all of the historic home's doors, windows, shutters, and hinges are original from the time the home was built which is mind-boggling when you consider the history of this house.
The house was used as the City of Austin's first Blind Institute in 1856 and then as a hospital for Union prisoners near the end of the Civil War. Rumor has it that some of the prisoners who passed away within these walls still haunt the grounds of this mansion. The beautifully maintained 18th- and 19th-century furnishings are interesting, but many people come just to see the painting of bluebonnets that helped convince legislators to designate these native blooms as the state flower of Texas.
The grounds around the mansion are just as spectacular as the interior of the mansion. The well-maintained lawns and gardens are absolute photo opportunities. The best times to visit is in the late Spring when the blooms are creating a carpet of color around the mansion.
Bring you camera and come visit the Neill-Cochran Museum House on your next visit to Austin, you'll be glad you did.
