Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Williamson County Courthouse

Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 16, 2019

1. Williamson County Courthouse Marker (refurbished)

Inscription.

Completed in 1911, this is the fifth courthouse to serve the citizens of Williamson County. It was designed by the Austin architectural firm of Charles H. Page & Bro. Although some of the building's detailing was removed in the 1960s, it remains a fine Classical Revival structure featuring giant order Ionic columns and a copper dome with four-faced clock and a Justice statue. It serves as a focal point for Georgetown's town square.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13880.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 30° 38.212′ N, 97° 40.653′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 South Main Street, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Williamson County (here, next to this marker); George Washington Glasscock, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Ku Klux Klan Trials (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Jones Rivers (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers State Bank Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lesesne-Stone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert McAlpin Williamson (1804-1859) (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Greenleaf Fisk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Also see . . . Williamson County Courthouse History. Shortly after Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, settlers began establishing county governments and the need for centralized meeting places became apparent. The Texas county seat and its central courthouse filled this role, becoming the symbol of independent self-government in Texas. (Submitted on May 15, 2011, by Wayne Ware of Georgetown, Texas.)

Williamson County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, November 25, 2007

2. Williamson County Courthouse Marker

Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 16, 2019

3. Williamson County Courthouse Marker

Williamson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, November 25, 2007

4. Williamson County Courthouse

Photographed By Sharon N. Goodman

5. Williamson County Courthouse Marker

This photo shows a previous renovation of the courthouse and grounds.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 16, 2019

6. Williamson County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,077 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 2. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 5. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. 6. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.