The Neill-Cochran House Museum 

is one of Texas’ most important houses, both architecturally and historically. Originally built on 17.5 acres the outskirts of Austin, it is now only few blocks west of the University of Texas.

This 1855 - 1856 Greek Revival home – featuring prominent Doric columns and “sheaf of wheat” balusters – was designed and constructed for Washington and Mary Hill by master builder Abner, who also built the Texas Governor’s mansion. Because of financial difficulties, the Hills never occupied the house.