✔ Let's Go to Georgetown!
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Georgetown, Texas
This is about the Georgetown in Texas.
It's located north of Austin (and north of Round Rock). Some of the things it's known for are the underground caves, the candle factory, Southwestern University, and Sun City. Georgetown is also home of a huge quarry that provides limestone to much of Central Texas.
It's located north of Austin (and north of Round Rock). Some of the things it's known for are the underground caves, the candle factory, Southwestern University, and Sun City. Georgetown is also home of a huge quarry that provides limestone to much of Central Texas.
Contents at a Glance
Georgetown, TX Weather
Current and forecast conditions
Quarries
Texas Crushed Stone
Need some crushed limestone? Texas Crushed Limestone is the 4th largest producer of crushed stone in the United States (2006 USGS Mineral Industry Surveys)
Where else could you buy one ton of anything for only $4.50???
Article in Impact News - Georgetown's Largest Quarry Turns 50
Article about Texas Crushed Stone and the Georgetown Railroad (GRR)
Georgetown Railroad
Not to be confused with the Georgetown Loop Railroad in Colorado
The Georgetown Railroad was originally constructed in 1878 as a "feeder" line from Georgetown to the main line at Round Rock, Texas.
Read More About the Georgetown Railroad (GRR)
Official Websites
- City of Georgetown
- Excellent source for local information.
- Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
- Excellent source for businesses in Georgetown.
- Georgetown Independent School District
- All about Georgetown schools.
- Georgetown Visitors and Convention Center
- Excellent source for tourists.
Community Newspaper
Fun Stuff to do in Georgetown, Texas
- Inner Space Caverns
- These underground caverns were discovered by the Texas Highway Department in 1963 when they accidentally bumped into them while drilling.
- Caves: A Window into the Edwards Aquifer
- Learn about caverns before you go.
A University of Texas website - Georgetown Parks and Recreation
- Parks, Hike and Bike Trails, Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, a Recreation Center, and an Adventure Program
- Lake Georgetown
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the dam that created Lake Georgetown in 1979. The dam was built to assist in flood control of the Brazos River System.
Higher Education
Southwestern University
1001 E University
Georgetown, TX 78626
Austin Community College - Georgetown Center
Georgetown High School
2211 N. Austin Ave.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
(about 40 minutes north of Georgetown)
Round Rock Higher Education Center
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665-8017
(about 15 minutes south of Georgetown)
1001 E University
Georgetown, TX 78626
Austin Community College - Georgetown Center
Georgetown High School
2211 N. Austin Ave.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
(about 40 minutes north of Georgetown)
Round Rock Higher Education Center
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665-8017
(about 15 minutes south of Georgetown)
"Best Place to Live" rankings
Georgetown No. 2 on 100 Best Places List in Fortune Small Business
Citing Georgetown's growing healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors, Fortune Small Business magazine picked Georgetown for the number 2 spot in the country in a recent list of "100 best places to live and launch." The ranking is featured in the April 2008 issue of the magazine.
Georgetown Department of Economic Development
For information about business development opportunities in Georgetown, contact Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director for the City of Georgetown, at (512) 930-3546.
Also listed on Sperling's Georgetown on Sperling's Great Places
Citing Georgetown's growing healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors, Fortune Small Business magazine picked Georgetown for the number 2 spot in the country in a recent list of "100 best places to live and launch." The ranking is featured in the April 2008 issue of the magazine.
Georgetown Department of Economic Development
For information about business development opportunities in Georgetown, contact Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director for the City of Georgetown, at (512) 930-3546.
Also listed on Sperling's Georgetown on Sperling's Great Places
Local Media
TV, Radio, Newspapers
- KXAN - NBC Affiliate
- http://www.kxan.com/
Channel 36 - KVUE - ABC Affiliate
- http://www.kvue.com/
Channel 24 - KEYE - CBS Affiliate
- http://www.keyetv.com/
Channel 7
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