Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
David Love Store
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 9, 2025
1. David Love Store Marker
South Carolina native David M. Love (1821–1892) was an early settler of Williamson County. He was engaged in farming and ranching before moving to Georgetown in the 1860s. A prominent local business leader, he had this Victorian commercial structure built for his mercantile business in the mid-1880s. Features of the building include an ornate metal faηade on the second floor, square pilasters, a decorative cornice, and a restored first-floor storefront.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13674.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 38.228′ N, 97° 40.689′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on South Austin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 S Austin Ave, 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: Judge Greenleaf Fisk (a few steps from this marker); Chief Justice John Edward Hickman (a few steps from this marker); Robert McAlpin Williamson (1804-1859) (a few steps from this marker); Robert Jones Rivers (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers State Bank Building
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Photographed by Keith Peterson
2. David Love Store
Photographed by Sharon N. Goodman
3. David Love Store
The marker is to the far left of the building, mounted to a column.
Photographed by Keith Peterson
4. David Love Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 4,267 times since then and 61 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week December 16, 2007. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on October 10, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. 4. submitted on October 10, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
