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Description
The current courthouse, constructed in 1911, has had a tumultuous past, surviving three major renovations and many modifications including the demolition of its key architectural features in 1966. With the assistance of the Texas Historical Commission and the dedication of preservation-minded county citizens and officials, the fifth courthouse of Williamson County has been returned to its original 1911 splendor, once again becoming a focal point of the county.
Shortly after Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, settlers began establishing county governments and the need for centralized meeting places became apparent. The Texas county seat and its central courthouse filled this role, becoming the symbol of independent self-government in Texas.
The Tonkawa and Comanche Indians were some of the earliest to have a lived on the San Gabriel river many years before the arrival of the Spanish and settlers. Archaeologists have found evidence of Indian habitation that dates back some 11,700 years. Spanish Jesuits founded a short-lived mission in the area in the 1730s, but it was abandoned after only two years.
Georgetown was founded in 1848 at the fork of the San Gabriel River. The town was named for George Washington Glasscock who donated the land for the new town. Early American and Swedish pioneers were attracted to the area's abundance of timber and good, clear water, just as the Tonkawa Indians, who thrived in the area for many years. In addition, the land was inexpensive and extremely fertile. Georgetown, Texas is the county seat of Williamson County, which was formed on March 13, 1848 after the early settlers petitioned the State Legislature to create it out of Milam County. The county was originally to have been named San Gabriel County, but was instead named after Robert McAlpin Williamson (aka Three-Legged Willie), a Texas statesman and judge at the time.
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Comments (48)
lyron
Wonderful building. Great shot!!
rainbows
Beautiful building and interesting history,dear Richard. Excellent work. Hugs for all day. Diane. xx
DananJaya_Chef
Very beautiful image. Well done.*****
BIGBEAR1965
Very nice shot and interesting bit of history!
bazza
Lovely capture of this wonderful looking building and the history of the place Richard.. Just love the look of those columns so cool..
Madbat
That's a very similar architectural style to our legislature here in Edmonton.
Shirahime
nice shot!
carlx
Excellent building for courthouse!!! Superb capture, Richard!!!
jmb007
belle photo
Rainastorm
Looks like a beautiful place, wonder what the dome looks like from inside...usually those are pretty awesome also.
beatoangelico
Very beautiful capture...Well done.!!!
Kaartijer
Great shot, thanks for the info! BTW, is that a dry county? ;)
mapps
great shot :-)
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful building
lior
A so wonderful and peaceful place!
Faemike55
Excellent photo and wonderful information Thanks
DennisReed
Great piece of Architecture & history!
Minda
Beautiful building and great information Richard...
flaviok
Magnifico meu amigo, captura excelente e maravilhoso relato, obrigado, aplausos (5)
angelbearzs
that is very nice image :)
eekdog
great shot of this oldie.. steve
Bampster
Excellent!!!!!
brycek
Beautiful capture and history!!
Miska7
Very nice building and POV. Great lighting and sky! Well captured!
flora-crassella
a wonderful building!
magnus073
Fantastic photo of this amazing structure Richard and I very much enjoyed the rich history also.
amota99517
This is a beautiful building. It seems sad that someone wanted to change its appearance. Great shot!
VDH
Beautiful building. Great shot!!
sandra46
FANTASTIC BUILDING AND INFO
jocko500
lot of history here. wonderful shot