Old Dimmitt Home

Historical marker location:

921 W. University, Georgetown, Texas

( 921 W. University (SH 29))

Marker installed: 1967

Built in 1866 by John Jones Dimmitt; of native limestone hauled by ox-drawn wagons.

Home of prominent citizens in Georgetown over 100 years.

Dimmitt -- a surveyor, lawyer, mathematician, linguist, one time county attorney, and partner in building of Georgetown Railroad -- was civic leader; instrumental in getting Southwestern University moved to Georgetown.

Preserved since 1948 by Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Gamble.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.