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Georgetown
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Georgetown is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 28,339 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williamson CountyGR6. Southwestern University is located in Georgetown. Inner Space Cavern is a cave that is located here. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 64.6 square kilometers. 59.1 square kilometers of it is land and 5.4 square kilometers of it 8.42 percent is water.
Georgetown, the county seat of Williamson County, was founded in 1848 at the fork of the San Gabriel River. The town was named for George Washington Glasscock who donated the land for the new town. Early pioneers were attracted to the area's abundance of timber and good, clear water, just as the Tonkawa Indians, who thrived in the area for many years. In addition, the land was inexpensive and extremely fertile. Georgetown remained an agrarian community for most of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The establishment of Southwestern University in 1873 and construction of a railroad in 1878 contributed to the town's growth and importance. A stable economy was based largely on agriculture, mainly cotton. The Chisholm Trail, a cattle trail that led from Texas to the railcenters in Kansas and Missouri crossed through the heart of Georgetown.
Archeologists find evidence of Indian habitation that dates back some 11,700 years. Georgetown Texas is the county seat of Williamson County which was formed on March the 13th in the year of 1848 after the early settlers petitioned the State Legislature to create it out of Milam County. But for Three-Legged Willie the county could have been named San Gabriel County. As it is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of Texas one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over.
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