The John Hancock House in Austin, Texas
historic place
The John Hancock House, also known as the Christianson-Leberman Home, is a historic place in Travis County, Austin, Texas. It was built in 1854 by Abner Cook, who also designed the Governor's Mansion. The house was constructed for John Hancock, who lived from 1824 to 1893. Hancock served as a district judge, a legislator, and a congressman. The original house featured a central hall, known as a 'dog trot'. A brick addition was built at the rear of the house around 1940. This site was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1983. The John Hancock House represents a part of Austin's architectural and political history.