Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Georgetown High School Building
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Georgetown High School Building Marker
Built in 1923-24 on the original site of Southwestern University, this structure served as Georgetown High School for over fifty years. Designed by Austin architect Charles H. Page and exhibiting influences of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture, the building features a Baroque entryway with cast stone detailing that includes motifs of shells, flowers, urns, and garlands. A gymnasium was added to the back of the building in the 1940s.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9098.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Sports.
Location. 30° 38.029′ N, 97° 40.345′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on E. University Ave. (State Highway 29) near S. Ash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 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. Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of Southwestern University (within shouting distance of this marker); Negro Fine Arts School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church of Georgetown
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Georgetown High School Building. Williamson County Texas website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historical Marker Application. Portal to Texas website entry:
Includes photos from around 1982 (Submitted on March 10, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson
2. Georgetown High School Building
Photographed By Buildingshsu, February 24, 2007
3. Georgetown High School Building
Photographed By Buildingshsu, February 24, 2007
4. Georgetown High School Building
Western side of the building, an area once used for school bus pickup and delivery that has since been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Buildingshsu of Austin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
