Neill-Cochran Museum House

Review & FAQ:

• What is the Neill-Cochran Museum House?
  • The Neill-Cochran Museum House depicts the history of Austin through the lives of several prominent Austin citizens who lived in the house from the mid-19th through early 20th centuries.
• How does the museum showcase Austin’s history?
  • Through the changes in styles, furnishings, household items, and art, visitors can follow the changes in Austin's economy and politics.
• When was the house built, and who was its first owner?
  • The house, built in the Greek Revival style, was constructed in 1855 for young land surveyor Washington Hill and his family on 18 acres of land located northwest of Austin.
• Who occupied the house after the Hills?
  • After the Hills, the Texas Asylum for the Blind occupied the house, followed by the Lieutenant Governor of Texas Fletcher Stockdale and the Federal Army under George Custer.
• When did the Neill and Cochran families live in the house?
  • When the Neill family bought the house in 1876, they furnished it with high-quality walnut furniture. Lawyer Thomas and his wife Bessie Cochran first rented the house, later buying it in 1895. Four generations of Cochrans lived in the house, witnessing huge social changes in the country that left significant imprints.
• Who owns the house today?
  • The family sold the house in 1958 to the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Texas, who opened it to the public.
• Where is the Neill-Cochran Museum House located and how can I contact them?

  • 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, Phone: 512-478-2335

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