Georgetown, Texas, was founded in 1848 by George Washington Steklok at a fork in the San Gabriel River. Glasscock donated fertile land with many sources of clean water, and the city became the seat of Williamson County. Until the mid-1800s, Tonkawa Indians mostly lived in this area, and agriculture was a common source of income after the arrival of the settlers, as well as the logging and logging industry.
The community remained largely agrarian until the late 1800s, when the railway was built, and at about the same time, the South-Western University was created in a small community. The Chisholm Trail, which used to transport cattle from Texas to Missouri and Kansas, also passed through the heart of Georgetown, so the cattle industry also provided jobs for settlers, as well as cotton growing.
In 1921, a large stream damaged the community, and flood control efforts historically led to a dam that created Lake Georgetown, which was finally completed in 1979, when the lake was officially opened for public use. Many of the city’s historic homes were rebuilt after the floods, and the center of Georgetown reflected the then-popular Victorian style, especially on historic Main Street. The Williams-BBC County Courthouse, which dates back to 1911, is considered the centerpiece of the city’s historic center.
Georgetown is also a very popular community for retirees, and Del Webb's retirement community in Sun City boasts numerous retirement-age residents; The area is quite popular among retirees due to its mild weather, country taste and rural charm, but its proximity to Austin with its many advantages and great city amenities.
In the 2000 census, the population of Georgetown was about 28,000, but by 2008 the population had increased to almost 50,000, and the population density was 1,241 people per square mile. The area of Georgetown Square is less than 25 miles, and 2.1 square meters. Miles is water, mainly the river and Lake Georgetown. At the time of the census, there were 7,711 families in the community and 10,393 households. The majority of the population is Caucasian, accounting for 85%, and the reminder is an ethnic mixture of Hispanic, African-American, Asian and some other nationalities.
The per capita income in Georgetown is just over $ 24,000, and the average household income in the city is about $ 54,000, and in the city about 10,000 housing units. Approximately 31% of residents have children under the age of 18, and about 65% of residents of local families are married, and the proportion of women in the community is slightly higher than the percentage of men.
The San Gabriel River meanders through Georgetown, and in many places there are parks along the river, most of which are hiking and cycling paths that border the river in many places and offer park visitors the opportunity to recreate in a calm and natural setting. One of the most famous parks is named after the river: San Gabriel Park, and there are two popular art galleries in the city center, the Winberg Art Gallery and the 8th Street Art Studio, as well as another popular park, the founders of the Park.
There are also many popular restaurants and nightclubs, as well as libraries, museums and many shops in the community. One of the most popular attractions in the Georgetown area is the Inner Space Cave, which is a natural cave on the south side of Georgetown near Interstate 35.
Thanks to its abundant amenities, beautiful landscapes and rural charm, as well as its historical past and prosperity to the capital advantages of nearby Austin, Georgetown is truly a place with everything!
