Neill-Cochran Home

Marker installed: 1966

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.

Hope 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.

Greek Revival (architectural style) houses residential buildings design and construction

Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.