Georgetown Texas- City Profile
Georgetown ISD is located in Georgetown, Texas, which has been ranked as one of the best small towns in America. Located 20 minutes north of Austin, and 30 minutes from the Highland Lakes and the Texas Hill Country, Georgetown is convenient to both city nightlife and shopping and country relaxation. With a population of 30,000, Georgetown is also one of the fastest growing communities in Central Texas.
Georgetown was founded in 1848, and its historic town square is lined by Victorian storefronts facing the Williamson County courthouse. Georgetown was the recipient of a "Great American Main Street Award" in 1997. The historic district around downtown contains many National Historic Register homes and buildings. Restaurants, parks, shopping, and other attractions can all be found downtown. Georgetown is also home to Southwestern University, one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the Southwest.
If you are visiting Georgetown for the first time, check out our Convention & Visitors Bureau Website as it has information on parks and recreation, lodging, dining, and other activities.