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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BV_jesse-cooper-house_Georgetown-TX.html
Tennessee native Jesse Eugene Cooper (1855-1944) came to Texas in 1876. The following year he helped establish a Georgetown newspaper, the "Williamson County Sun." In addition to his role as editor, he also founded a local bank and cottonseed oil …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BB_j-a-mcdougle-home_Georgetown-TX.html
One of the many fine structures erected by C. S. Belford Lumber Co., this house was built in 1895 for grocer J. A. McDougle (d. 1939). the Victorian styling included ornate stained glass windows. The home was bought in 1901 by John R. Allen and in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BA_iota-chapter_Georgetown-TX.html
The Iota Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity was chartered at Southwestern University on October 12, 1886. Iota became an official chapter on October 15, 1886, following the initiations of Iverson B. Lane, Jesse C. Baker, Jasper B. Gibbs, and Jo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM288_harrell-stone-house_Georgetown-TX.html
Built about 1895 for lumberman Henry W. Harrell, this Victorian house resembles others erected in this neighborhood by the C. S. Belford Lumber Co. It was sold in 1907 to storekeeper W. F. Magee. In 1937 the structure was purchased by Judge Samuel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24U_georgetown-high-school-building_Georgetown-TX.html
Built in 1923-24 on the original site of Southwestern University, this structure served as Georgetown High School for over fifty years. Designed by Austin architect Charles H. Page and exhibiting influences of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24B_georgetown-fire-house-and-old-city-hall_Georgetown-TX.html
Designed by C.I. Belford and constructed in 1892 by C.W. Schell, this building originally housed the mayor's office, city council chambers, city jail, fire department, and the Georgetown Water Co. Over the years, it also has served as a meeting pl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23F_george-irvine-house_Georgetown-TX.html
Scottish native George Irvine (1841-1936) built this two-story frame home for his family in 1886. The founder of the Irvine Brothers Lumber Co. (later the Belford Lumber Co.), Irvine was a civic leader who served on the school board, the city coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Z_g-w-riley-house_Georgetown-TX.html
Built 1872 by the Rev. S. J. Lane, chaplain, Southwestern University; founder, First Methodist church, Georgetown. Bought 1903 by the Rev. George W. Riley (1853-1925), a grandson of Llano County Indians' 1859 victim, the Rev. Jonas Dancer. G. W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Q_founding-of-georgetown_Georgetown-TX.html
According to local tradition Williamson County's first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in May 1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George Washington Glasscock, Sr., later joined them and offered to donate land he owne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM_first-united-methodist-church-of-georgetown_Georgetown-TX.html
Founded in 1849 as Georgetown Mission, organized 1874 but still served then by circuit riders. This church acquired a resident pastor in 1879. Original building was erected in 1881-82 on the Southwestern University campus.The present church struct…
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