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

Top 10 Most Important Events for Georgetown, Texas

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1848 Founded: Georgetown was founded as the Williamson County seat, named for George Washington Glasscock.
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1840 Southwestern University: Southwestern University was chartered, becoming the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas.
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1911 Railroad Arrives: The International-Great Northern Railroad connected Georgetown to Austin and the wider state.
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2000 Growth Begins: Georgetown's population began surging as Austin's tech boom pushed development northward.
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2019 100% 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?

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Georgetown was the fastest-growing city over 50K in the entire U.S. by the 2020 Census.
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Southwestern University is the oldest university in Texas, founded in 1840.
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Georgetown's downtown square is regularly called the most beautiful in Texas.
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Georgetown is located in Williamson County, Texas.
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Georgetown was founded in 1848.

Famous People from Georgetown, Texas

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

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