General Information
Georgetown is a city in and the county seat of suburban Williamson County, Texas, United States, with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, the oldest university in Texas, was founded in 1840 and is located in Georgetown about one-half mile from the historic square. Sun City Texas (formerly called Sun City Georgetown) is a large retirement-oriented and age-restricted development that constitutes more than one-third of Georgetown’s population.
Georgetown has a notable range of Victorian commercial and residential architecture. In 1976, a local historic ordinance was passed to recognize and protect the significance of the historic central business district, and in 1977, the Williamson County Courthouse Historical District, containing some 46 contributing structures, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Georgetown is known as the “Red Poppy” Capital of Texas for the many red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) wildflowers planted throughout the city in many residents’ front yards that bloom each spring. Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival, which attracts up to 30,000 visitors annually, is held in April each year on the historic square.
Georgetown, Texas
Helpful Links And Resources
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Visit Georgetown Texas
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City Of Georgetown Website
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Georgetown Independent School District
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Georgetown Chamber Of Commerce
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Georgetown Police Department
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Georgetown Fire Department
Georgetown Neighborhoods
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Berry Creek
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Deer Haven
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Gabriel’s Overlook
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Georgetown Village
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Hazlewood, Leander
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Katy Crossing
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Old Town
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River Chase
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River Ridge/Riverview
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Shady Oaks Estates
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Sun City
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Water Oak at San Gabriel
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Wolf Ranch
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Woodland Park