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

Old Dimmitt Building

Photographed By Keith Peterson

1. Old Dimmitt Building Marker

Inscription.

Associated with Texas pioneers, businessmen, statesmen, writers. Erected 1901 as a hotel by P.H. Dimmitt & Co. Later occupied by mercantile stores -- meeting place for families and friends from Williamson County communities. Georgetown's first movie house, then auto agency; later a drug store, dental office, bus depot. Remodeled 1960 by Georgetown Savings & Loan Association, preserving Spanish arches, columns, and turrets of native stone.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 13920.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 30° 38.184′ N, 97° 40.62′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and 8th Street on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 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. Lesesne-Stone Building (a few steps from this marker); Ku Klux Klan Trials (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Fire House and Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Shafer Saddlery (within shouting distance of this marker);

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George Washington Glasscock, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Steele Store - Makemson Hotel Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, February 16, 2019

2. Old Dimmitt Building Marker

Old Dimmitt Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson

3. Old Dimmitt Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 3. submitted on January 19, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.