Historical Marker

Williamson County

Historical marker location:
710 S Main St, Georgetown, Texas
( Temporarily at TxDOT maintenance office in Georgetown.)
Marker installed: 1936

Williamson County

Formed from Milam County. Created March 12, 1848; organized August 7, 1848. Named in honor of Robert McAlpin Williamson, 1806-1859, pioneer editor, lawyer, patriot and statesman, veteran of San Jacinto. Georgetown, the county seat.

Texas is known for its love of football, and the state has produced many great football players, including legends like Tom Landry, Earl Campbell, and Vince Young.