Georgetown, TX

Nothing excites me more about visiting somewhere new than learning the history behind the place I venture to. Recently I took a road trip to the town of Georgetown, Texas. This was my second trip to Georgetown, the first being when I was about ten years old. Behind almost every building that stands in the historic district of Georgetown there is a story to be told.
Here are a few of the buildings and sights I saw while in Georgetown. I will not share the entire history behind these places, for that would take the fun and adventure out of wanting to go there to see it for yourself.

The Willamson County Courthouse today. It has been returned to its original 1911 design through the assistance of the Texas Historical Commission and dedication of preservation-minded citizens. The top photo shows the front of the courthouse with a memorial to the Confederate soldiers. The bottom photo was taken from a street corner, that shows the copper dome with Lady Justice on the peak and four facing clocks.

The Old Willamson County Jail

Shops and historical landmarks are not the only ones within the historical district. Here are some small townhomes that occupy almost a block. These were located by the Old Willamson County Jail.

 Formerly the Grace Episcopal Church, the Georgetown Heritage Society will rent out the old church for social and community events.

Founders Park

Red Poppies can be found all over Georgetown, aswell as the outlying parks and nature areas outside of the city.

For more information about the history of Georgetown, or to plan a visit (which I highly recommend) visit these helpful websites.

http://www.williamson-county-historical-commission.org/default.htm

http://visit.georgetown.org/