Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Leslie

Queen of Austin

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. Leslie Marker

Inscription. Leslie, Queen of Austin (born Albert Leslie Cochran), roamed 6th St. in g-strings and heels with his trademark goatee, and had a saucy comment for every passerby who snapped a photo with him. A political activist, he ran for mayor 3 times, coming in 2nd place once. The Black Cat, at 309 E. 6th, was his favorite bully pulpit and he would have loved the famous Live Music Capital of the World mural now inside. He embodied the “Keep Austin Weird” spirit, inspiring dress-up refrigerator magnets and the iLeslie phone app with soundbites and interviews. Mayor Lee Leffingwell declared March 8th “Leslie Cochran Day", proclaiming him an indelible image in the memories of many Austin visitors and tourists.

Erected by Pecan Street Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant day of the year for for this entry is March 8.

Location. 30° 16.031′ N, 97° 44.404′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on East 6th Street east of San Jacinto Bvld, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 East 6th Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Platt-Simpson Building (a few steps from this marker); 301 E. Sixth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Charles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Charles House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ritz Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith-Hage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Creagh (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

The view of the Leslie Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. The view of the Leslie Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.