Georgetown, Texas Zip Codes
The city of Georgetown, also called "Red Poppy Capital of Texas", "Retirement Capital of Texas", "Gtown" was incorporated in 1848 and encompasses the following counties: Williamson. Georgetown's government type is Council-Manager. It is comprised of the City Manager, who is currently Paul E. Brandenburg.
Georgetown encompasses land area: 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km2), water area: 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2). The elevation is 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. This equates to a population density of 1,241.3/sq mi (479.3/km2). The local time zone is Central (CST) (UTC-6).
Zip codes in Georgetown include 78626, 78627, 78628 & 78633. Local area codes are 512. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code for the city is 48-29336, which is used in computer filings when non-government agencies and contractors fulfill government contracts. Additional information and the official website of the city is found at Georgetown.org.
Short Description
Georgetown is a city and also the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, founded in 1840, is the oldest university in Texas and is located in Georgetown, about 1/2 mile east of the historic square. Sun City Texas (formerly called Sun City Georgetown) is a large retirement-oriented and age restricted development which constitutes more than one-third of the population of Georgetown.
Georgetown has a notable range of Victorian commercial and residential architecture. In 1976 a local historic ordinance was passed to recognize and protect the significance of the historic central business district and in 1977 the Williamson County Courthouse Historic District, containing some 46 contributing structures, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Georgetown is called the 'Red Poppy' Capital of Texas for the many red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) wildflowers planted throughout the city and in many residents' front yards, which bloom each Spring. Georgetown also holds a Red Poppy Festival in April each year. The festival attracts up to 30,000 visitors annually.
Georgetown is a city and also the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, founded in 1840, is the oldest university in Texas and is located in Georgetown, about 1/2 mile east of the historic square. Sun City Texas (formerly called Sun City Georgetown) is a large retirement-oriented and age restricted development which constitutes more than one-third of the population of Georgetown.
Georgetown has a notable range of Victorian commercial and residential architecture. In 1976 a local historic ordinance was passed to recognize and protect the significance of the historic central business district and in 1977 the Williamson County Courthouse Historic District, containing some 46 contributing structures, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Georgetown is called the 'Red Poppy' Capital of Texas for the many red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) wildflowers planted throughout the city and in many residents' front yards, which bloom each Spring. Georgetown also holds a Red Poppy Festival in April each year. The festival attracts up to 30,000 visitors annually.
The weather in Georgetown
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