Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Shafer Saddlery
Photographed by Keith Peterson
1. Shafer Saddlery Marker
This frontier saddlery, erected 1870 of hand-cut limestone by John H. Shafer, had living quarters upstairs.
Since 1872 occupants have been attorneys, a newspaper, and many other tenants.
Erected 1971 by The State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 13882.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 30° 38.221′ N, 97° 40.612′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711 Main St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamson County Sun (within shouting distance of this marker); Ku Klux Klan Trials (within shouting distance of this marker); C.A.D. Clamp (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Glasscock, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Lesesne-Stone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Dimmitt Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
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Photographed by Keith Peterson
2. Shafer Saddlery Building
Photographed by QuesterMark, June 13, 2015
3. Shafer Saddlery Building and Marker
In 2015, the building is occupied by Mikey V's Hot Sauce Shop.
Photographed by Scott kitch, circa August 31, 2025
4. Shafer Saddlery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,263 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on July 11, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. 4. submitted on August 31, 2025. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
