Abner Hugh Cook | |
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Born | |
Died | February 22, 1884 Austin, Texas, US | (aged 69)
Occupation | Architect |
Notable work | Texas Governor's Mansion Woodlawn Neill-Cochran House |
Spouse | Eliza T. Logan |
Abner Hugh Cook (March 15, 1814 – February 22, 1884) was a self-taught Texas architect and general contractor responsible for the design of several historic and notable buildings in Texas, particularly Austin, such as the Texas Governor's Mansion. He also designed the west wing of the original main building of the University of Texas at Austin (since demolished) and the first state penitentiary in Huntsville.