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

George Irvine House

Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 5, 2007

1. George Irvine House plaque

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Inscription.
Scottish native George Irvine (1841-1936) built this two-story frame home for his family in 1886. The founder of the Irvine Brothers Lumber Co. (later the Belford Lumber Co.), Irvine was a civic leader who served on the school board, the city council, and the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church. In 1922 he sold the house to postmaster Simon J. Enochs, who made modifications to its original Italianate detailing in the 1930s.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9111.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 30° 37.996′ N, 97° 40.433′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on East University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 E University Ave, 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. First United Methodist Church of Georgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); Negro Fine Arts School (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.C. and Mattie Hughes Cody House

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(about 300 feet away); Original Site of Southwestern University (about 300 feet away); W.Y. Penn Home (about 400 feet away); J. A. McDougle Home (about 400 feet away); Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Also see . . . George Irvine House. Williamson County Historical Commission website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

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Photographed By Keith Peterson

2. George Irvine House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,147 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.