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Georgetown, Texas

One of the fastest-growing cities in America, Georgetown transformed from a quiet Texas Hill Country courthouse town into a booming Austin suburb. Founded in 1848 and home to Southwestern University — the oldest university in Texas — its Victorian downtown square was named the "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas."

Founded 1848 | Population 90,000 | Peak 90,000 (2024) | County Williamson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Georgetown, Texas

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1848Founded: Georgetown was founded as the Williamson County seat, named for George Washington Glasscock.

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1840Southwestern University: Southwestern University was chartered, becoming the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas.

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1911Railroad Arrives: The International-Great Northern Railroad connected Georgetown to Austin and the wider state.

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2000Growth Begins: Georgetown's population began surging as Austin's tech boom pushed development northward.

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2019100% Renewable: Georgetown made national headlines as one of the largest U.S. cities powered entirely by renewable energy.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1848 Culture

Founded

1840 Culture

Southwestern University

1911 Transport

Railroad Arrives

2000 Culture

Growth Begins

2019 Government

100% Renewable

Did You Know?

Georgetown was the fastest-growing city over 50K in the entire U.S. by the 2020 Census.

Southwestern University is the oldest university in Texas, founded in 1840.

Georgetown's downtown square is regularly called the most beautiful in Texas.

Georgetown is located in Williamson County, Texas.

Georgetown was founded in 1848.

Famous People from Georgetown, Texas

Foy Draper

Athletics Competitor, Military Aviator · Born Nov 26, 1911 · Died Jan 4, 1943 (age 31)

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