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COMMUNITY PROFILE
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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Founded in 1848
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Location
BROWNSVILLE
The City of Georgetown is located on
IH -35 just 28 miles North of Austin in
the northeastern corner of the scenic
Texas Hill Country. Georgetown is
the county seat of Williamson County
which borders Travis County on the
south and Bell County on the north.
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Overview
Founded Jul 4, 1848, Georgetown was originally the agricultural trade center for the county and
surrounding urroundin area. After the Civil War, Reconstruction brought prosperity to Georgetown through
four main industries -- cattle, cotton, the university and the railroad. Georgetown has enjoyed
c growth rowth and development through the years. Throughout the 70's and early 80's,
Georgetown experienced high growth comparable to the rest of Texas.
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recent ears the Cit has become more industrialized and commercially oriented. Along with
the commercial9 rowth, Georgetown has successfully promoted tourism. Tourism has become
a significant economic benefit to the community.
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e Cit of Georgetown has a 1994 estimated population of 17,000 and an extra territorial
estimated o ulation of 27,000. Georgetown is a Home Rule Charter City and
jurisdictionpopulation
operates under the Council -Manager form of government. A mayor and seven council members
are elected from single -member districts. Elections are held the first Saturday in May.
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A Century of Growth
1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1930 1990 2000
Medical services in Georgetown are provided by several agencies, public and private, and a large
number of professional individuals. Georgetown Hospital, a 66 -bed full service medical facility
with 36 admitting physicians, provides obstetrical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services
to the local area.
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