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In Memory of George Washington Glasscock, Sr.

Georgetown, Williamson County

Marker Text

For whom the city of Georgetown and the county of Glasscock, Texas are named. Born in Kentucky April 11, 1810. Participated in the Black Hawk War, 1832. Came to Texas in 1834 amd fought for its independence from Mexico 1835-1836. Surveyor, soldier, legislator, helped to organize Williamson County and donated 172 acres of land for the county site. Died at Austin, Texas February 28, 1868. This marker was placed by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 710 S. Main St.
Location Description Williamson County Courthouse, affixed to building at S entrance facing W. 8th St.
Marker # 14990
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (bronze tablet)
Code military topics; Texas Revolution; state official, counties
Latitude, Longitude 30.636882, -97.67746

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