Abner Cook

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 built the west wing of the original main building of the University of Texas at Austin (since demolished) and the first state penitentiary in Huntsville.

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Birth dateMarch 15, 1814
Birth place
Salisbury North Carolina
Date of deathFebruary 22, 1884
Place of death
Austin Texas

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