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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. |
Georgetown
Landmarks / Attractions |
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."
... moreFamily
Playscape - Build for children in San Gabriel ParkLake
GeorgetownInner
Space CavernSun
City Georgetown's Legacy Hills Golf Course
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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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Lodges |
Georgetown
Ironwork
TE Photo, December 2005 |
| St.
John's Methodist Church in Georgetown
TE Photo
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Texas Churches |
PEOPLE
Robert McAlpin
Williamson - Namesake of Williamson County
Three-legged
Willie by Bob Bowman ("All Things Historical" Column) |
Georgetown
Tourist InformationGeorgetown
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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