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GEORGETOWNArea Profile
When Washington Anderson and his four colleagues were looking for a location for the seat of Williamson County, they paused to rest in the shade of a large oak tree. After a time, they were joined by Anderson’s cousin, George Washington Glasscock, who owned the land on which they sat. Anderson asked him if he would donate the surrounding area for the county seat. He agreed, and Georgetown was founded, named in his honor.
Since then, Georgetown has grown into a city of more than 65,000 residents. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, its natural beauty, modern amenities, and proximity to Austin have made it a prime place to live and work!
An Oak & a Deal
G E O R G E T O W N | A R E A P R O F I L E
City ParksFounder’s Park811 Main St
Founder’s Park is where Williamson County’s first six
commissioners met under a stately oak tree in May
1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George
Washington Glasscock offered to donate the land he
owned jointly with Thomas B. Huling. The land was
bounded by the oak tree at one corner and the San
Gabriel River to the north and west.
Berry Springs Park1801 CR 152
Berry Springs Park and Preserve is utilized for passive
recreational uses including camping, hiking and
fishing. It was voted "The Best Kept Secret" in the "The
Best of Georgetown" contest. The park was also
recognized for its outstanding trails and picnic facilities.
Blue Hole Park100 Blue Hole Park
Blue Hole Park is a scenic lagoon bordered by
limestone bluffs along the South Fork of the San
Gabriel River. It is located five blocks north of the
downtown square along N. Austin Avenue.
Garey Park6450 FM 2243
At 525 acres, Garey Park is the City’s largest at roughly
1.5 times the size of Zilker Park in Austin. Amenities at
the park include a playground, a splash pad, a dog
park, an equestrian arena, the Garey House event
space, pavilions, and more than 6 miles of hiking and
equestrian trails. Other facilities include an entry gate,
restrooms and a maintenance facility.
San Gabriel Park445 E. Morrow St
San Gabriel Park is graced with 200-year-old oak trees
that offer shady spots for family picnics. The 180-acre
park also provides space for concerts and festivals, as
well as fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and
baseball. A hike and bike trail goes through the park,
including a 1.6 mile loop in the park and other
segments that connect to Blue Hole Park, Rivery Park,
and all the way to Lake Georgetown. There is also a
9-hole disc golf course at the north end of the park.
Inner Space Cavern4200 S Interstate 35
Inner Space Cavern was discovered in 1963 by the
Texas Highway Department during assessment of the
land for a future overpass. News spread fast and
spelunkers began exploring the cave. Since opening
to the public in 1966, hundreds of thousands have
visited this beautiful cave.
G E O R G E T O W N | A R E A P R O F I L E
Golf CoursesBerry Creek Country Club30500 Berry Creek Dr
The Berry Creek Country Club golf course was
completed in 1987 and was designed by noted
architect and Georgetown resident, Carl Doering.
Cimarron Hills Country Club200 Cimarron Hills Trail West
The 7,302-yard, award-winning Jack Nicklaus
Signature Golf Course rewards thoughtful and
strategic play, rather than simple brute force.
Cowan Creek Golf Club1433 Cool Springs Way
At the Cowan Creek Golf Course, you will experience a
true "resort-course" feeling, as each hole has its own
character. Designed by Gary Stevenson Design.
Georgetown Country Club1500 Country Club Rd
Situated on the Middle San Gabriel River, the
Georgetown Country Club course is based on a
1920s 9-hole course, recently expanded to 18 holes.
Farmers MarketsGeorgetown Farmers Market by Farmer George900 N Austin Ave | 512-856-0131 farmergeorge.market
The Mercantile at Dyer Dairy7801 E Hwy 29 | 512-638-0415dyermercantile.com
Sun City Farmers Market2 Texas Dr | 512-856-0131gtfma.org
Wolf Ranch Famers Market1015 W University Avewolfranchfarmersmarket.com
LodgingSheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel & Conference Center1101 Woodlawn Avenue | 737-444-2700sheratonaustingeorgetown.com
Set on the banks of the San Gabriel River, the Sheraton
provides easy access to Georgetown.
Arts & EntertainmentGeorgetown Art Center816 S Main Street | 512-930-2583
The Georgetown Art Center is an anchor arts and
culture institution in the community, showcasing over
300 pieces of artwork by more than 200 artists.
Grace Heritage Center817 S Main Street | 512-869-8597
The building now known as Grace Heritage Center
served the congregation of Grace Episcopal Church
from 1881 until 1991. Now in its second century of use
and at its third location, as the focal point of Founders
Memorial Park, it is one of many historic structures in
Georgetown that have withstood the rigors of nature,
growth and change in the community.
The Palace Theater810 S Austin Ave | 512-869-7469georgetownpalace.com
The Palace Theater is the only Art Deco period
building in Georgetown, and it hosts live
performances all year long.
The Williamson Museum716 S Austin Ave | 512-943-1670williamsonmuseum.org
The Williamson Museum collects, preserves, and
exhibits items relating to the rich culture and heritage
of Williamson County. It offers free and exciting
hands-on educational programs to the public through
innovative exhibits, tours and outreach.
Georgetown ISDGeorgetown ISD Administration Office603 Lakeway Dr | 512-943-5000georgetownisd.org
Benold Middle School3407 Northwest Blvd | 512-943-5090
Carver Elementary School4901 Scenic Lake Dr | 512-943-5070
Cooper Elementary School1921 NE Inner Loop | 512-943-5060
East View High School4490 E. University Ave | 512-943-1800
Forbes Middle School1911 NE Inner Loop | 512-943-5150
Ford Elementary School210 Woodlake Dr | 512-943-5180
Frost Elementary School711 Lakeway Dr | 512-943-5020
Georgetown Alternative Program502 Patriot Way | 512-943-5196
Georgetown High School2211 North Austin Ave | 512-943-5100
McCoy Elementary School401 Bellaire Dr | 512-943-5030
Mitchell Elementary School1601 Rockride Ln | 512-943-1820
Pickett Elementary School1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd | 512-943-5050
Purl Elementary School1953 Maple St | 512-943-5080
Richarte High School2295 North Austin Ave | 512-943-5120
Tippit Middle School1601 Leander Rd | 512-943-5040
G E O R G E T O W N | A R E A P R O F I L E
Village Elementary400 Village Commons | 512-943-5140
Wagner Middle School1621 Rockride Ln | 512-943-1830
Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center200 Wilco Way | 512-943-3260
Southwestern University1001 E University Ave | 512-863-6511southwestern.edu
Located in the heart of Central Texas, Southwestern
University allows its students to enjoy the warm,
small-town feel of historic Georgetown as well as a
close proximity to Austin, with its vibrant, innovative,
and creative culture.
Helpful NumbersGovernment and ServicesChamber of Commerce1 Chamber Way | 512-863-3535georgetownchamber.org
Georgetown City Hall113 E 8th St | 512-930-3652georgetown.org
Georgetown Parks & Rec512-930-3595 | parks.georgetown.org
Georgetown Tourism Department800-436-8696 | visit.georgetown.org
Police Department512-930-3510 | georgetown.org
Fire Department512-930-3473 | georgetown.org
Convention & Visitor Bureau101 W. 7th St | 512-930-3545visit.georgetown.com
Driver’s License OfficeTX Dept. of Public Safety515 S. Pine St | 512-863-5816txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense
Georgetown Public Library402 N 8th St | 512-930-3551library.georgetown.org
Post Office2300 Scenic Dr | 800-275-8777usps.com
Tax Assessor’s Office904 S Main St | wilco.org
Administration Motor Vehicles Property Tax512-943-1601 512-943-1602 512-943-1603
Voter’s Registration301 S.E. Inner Loop, Ste. 104 | 512-943-1630wilco.org
Williamson County Courts at Law405 MLK St | 512-934-1100williamsoncountycourthouse.com
Animal Control512-930-3592 | georgetown.org
Georgetown Animal Shelter110 W.L. Walden Dr | 512-930-3592pets.georgetown.org
Williamson County Animal Shelter1855 S.E. Inner Loop | 512-943-3322pets.wilco.org
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Utilities - TV, Phone, InternetDirecTV888-777-2454 | directv.com
Dish Network800-823-4929 | dish.com
Suddenlink111 N College St | 888-822-5151suddenlink.com
Verizon800-837-4966 | verizon.com
WildBlue800-637-8571 | wirelesssatelliteinternet.org
Utilities - WasteTexas Disposal System512-930-1715 | texasdisposalsystem.com
Williamson County Landfill600 Landfill Rd, Hutto512-846-2756 | williamsoncountylandfill.wm.com
HospitalsBaylor Scott and White Clinic1507 Rivery Blvd | 512-509-9550bswhealth.com
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital2000 Scenic Dr | 512-943-3000stdavids.com
Utilities - ElectricGeorgetown Utilities300 Industrial Ave | 512-930-3640gus.georgetown.org
Pedernales Electric Co-Op888-544-4732 | pec.coop
Utilities - Water & SewerCity of Georgetown300 Industrial Ave | 512-930-3640gus.georgetown.org
Utilities - GasAtmos Energy888-286-6700 | atmosenergy.com
Pinnacle Propane6504 W Hwy 29 | 512-863-8998pinnpropane.com
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