Neighborhood Guide
Georgetown
The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas
History & Character
The Story of Georgetown
Georgetown was founded in 1848 and named for George Washington Glasscock, who donated the land for the original townsite. The Williamson County Courthouse — a Classical Revival masterpiece completed in 1911 with Ionic columns, a copper dome, and a four-faced clock tower — anchors what locals proudly call "The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas." The surrounding 40-block historic district features remarkably intact Victorian-era commercial buildings with pressed-metal facades, cast-iron columns, and ornate cornices. Georgetown's Sun City community (one of the largest active-adult developments in Texas) brought a population boom in the 2000s, but the city has carefully preserved its historic character. The San Gabriel River cuts through town, feeding the popular Blue Hole Park swimming area.
Local Amenities
What Makes Georgetown Special
Georgetown Square Historic District
Blue Hole Park (San Gabriel River)
Inner Space Cavern
Georgetown Palace Theatre
San Gabriel Park & Trail System
Southwestern University (founded 1840)
Where to Eat
Top Restaurants in Georgetown
Wildfire
Upscale farm-to-table dining on the historic square
El Monumento
Refined regional Mexican in a beautifully restored downtown building
600 Degrees Pizzeria
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies steps from the courthouse
Gumbo's North
Louisiana classics with a Texas Hill Country setting
Sweet Lemon Kitchen
Bright brunch spot with scratch-made biscuits and jam
Dos Salsas
Family-owned Georgetown institution since 1990
Active Listings
Homes for Sale in Georgetown
$4,300,000
608 Innwood Dr, Georgetown
$4,250,000
511 County Road 262 None , Georgetown
$3,999,000
3900 Shell Rd, Georgetown
$3,999,000
3900 Shell Rd, Georgetown
$3,200,000
108 Country Vista Ln, Georgetown
$3,200,000
108 Country Vista Ln, Georgetown
$3,000,000
8000 County Road 110 Rd, Round Rock
$3,000,000
8010 County Road 110 Rd, Round Rock
$2,095,000
105 Deer Valley Dr, Georgetown
$1,950,000
1920 County Road 175 None, Leander
$1,800,000
113 Serenada Dr, Georgetown
$1,770,000
8323 E State Highway 29 None, Georgetown
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