Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Founding of Georgetown
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Founding of Georgetown Marker
According to local tradition Williamson County's first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in May 1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George Washington Glasscock, Sr., later joined them and offered to donate land he owned jointly with Thomas B. Huling as a site for the county seat. The land was bounded by the oak tree at one corner and the San Gabriel River to the north and west. The offer was accepted and in July 1848 the commissioners named the town Georgetown in Glasscock's honor. The landmark oak tree was felled by a storm in 1886.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission, Sponsored by Daniel Coleman Chapter, NSDAR. (Marker Number 13924.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1848.
Location. 30° 38.146′ N, 97° 40.559′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on E 9th St near S Church St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Georgetown Fire House and Old City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jessie Daniel Ames (about 400 feet away); Old Dimmitt Building (about 400 feet away); Lesesne-Stone Building (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church
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Photographed By QuesterMark, June 29, 2014
2. Founding of Georgetown Marker
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 7, 2018
3. Founding of Georgetown Marker
Marker has been moved slightly. View of new location of marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,215 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on August 2, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. 3. submitted on July 8, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
