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GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS
Williamson
County
Seat, Texas Hill Country
30°39'04"N 97°40'53"W (30.651187, -97.681333)
I 35 and Hwy 29 at the San
Gabriel River
27miles N of Austin
ZIP codes 78626, 78627, 78628, 78633
Area code 512 and 737
Population: 67,176 (2020)
47,400 (2010) 28,339 (2000) 14,842 (1990)
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Georgetown town
square
TE Photo, September 2004 |
History
in a Pecan Shell
The Tonkawa Indians
had an established village on the river many years before the arrival
of settlers. Founded in 1848, Georgetown was named to honor George
Washington Glasscock, (namesake of Glasscock County as well) who donated
land for the town.
Georgetown was a population of immigrants with Swedish, German, Austrian,
Swiss, Moravian and Czech settlers joining transplanted Americans
from Tennessee, South Carolina and other Southern states.
Southwestern University was founded in 1873 and Georgetown received
a railroad five
years later. From the 1880s to the 1920s the production of cotton
was the major economic engine. A railroad to Austin
was completed in 1904.
A flood in 1921 resulted in the impounding of the San
Gabriel River and eventually led to the creation of Lake Georgetown,
which (officially) opened in 1979.
Population growth has been explosive during the 1980s and 90s, although
downtown Georgetown has managed to maintain it's 19th Century charm.
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Georgetown,
Texas Landmarks / Attractions
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National
Register Historic Districts -
1. Williamson County Courthouse District
2. Belford National District
3. The University Avenue/Elm Street District
Visitor Center has walking and driving tour information
San Gabriel
Park -
"The South
San Gabriel River flows through beautiful San Gabriel Park ...
The park is situated in downtown Georgetown within walking distance
of the historical district." ... more
Family Playscape
- Build for children in San Gabriel Park
Lake Georgetown
Inner Space
Cavern
Sun City Georgetown's
Legacy Hills Golf Course
Georgetown
Hotels › Book Here
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Downtown Georgetown
at dusk
TE Photo, December 2005 |
Moon over Georgetown
Masonic Lodge
TE Photo, December 2005
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St.
John's Methodist Church in Georgetown
TE Photo
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Georgetown Ironwork
TE Photo, December 2005 |
PEOPLE
Robert McAlpin Williamson - Namesake of Williamson County
Three-Legged
Willie Stood Tall by Clay Coppedge
In front of the Williamson Museum in Georgetown is a statue of the
county's namesake, Robert McAlpin Williamson. Dapper in a long-tailed
coat, double-breasted vest and cane, he projects all the strength
and wisdom we'd expect to see in a namesake. But wait a minute.
What's the deal with that leg? Or legs? more
Three-legged
Willie by Bob Bowman ("All Things Historical" Column)
Bill
Pickett by Clay Coppedge
"Pickett is honored not only with a spot in the Rodeo Cowboy
Hall of Fame but also with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in
Oklahoma. Pickett Elementary School in Georgetown is named for him."
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Georgetown
Tourist Information
Georgetown
Visitor Center -
Attractions,
shopping, dining, lodging and events information.
101 West 7th St.
800-436-8696
http://www.georgetown.org/
City of Georgetown
Address 113 E. 8th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626
Mailing Address PO Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627
General information, City Hall 512.930.3652 |
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