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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CO_judge-greenleaf-fisk_Georgetown-TX.html
Born in Albany, New York, Greenleaf Fisk was the son of a Presbyterian minister. He began preparation for the ministry himself but left his studies to migrate to the Texas frontier. In 1834 he settled in Bastrop. There he joined a company of volun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CN_jonah-cemetery_Georgetown-TX.html
Jonah Cemetery was established in 1902 when community leaders J. M. Barrington, W. S. McMakins, C. Brady, A. J. McDonald, and R. H. Northcutt purchased two acres near the San Gabriel River to be used as a cemetery. Burials were free to area reside…
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/HM2BK_james-b-williams_Georgetown-TX.html
A pioneer of this region. Born in Madison County, KY. With bride, Sarah Coffey, came to Texas in wagon train led by his father, Isaac, and including brothers David, John R., Kelse, and other kin. Moved to Berry's Creek area on Dec. 24, 1848. Serve…
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…