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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

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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.

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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

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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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