Details for Old Dimmitt Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507013921
Data
| Marker Number | 13921 |
| Atlas Number | 5507013921 |
| Marker Title | Old Dimmitt Home |
| Index Entry | Dimmitt Home, Old |
| Address | 921 W. University |
| City | Georgetown |
| County | Williamson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 625885 |
| UTM Northing | 3389653 |
| Subject Codes | |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 921 W. University (SH 29) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Built in 1866 by John Jones Dimmitt; of native limestone hauled by ox-drawn wagons. Home of prominent citizens in Georgetown over 100 years. Dimmitt -- a surveyor, lawyer, mathematician, linguist, one time county attorney, and partner in building of Georgetown Railroad -- was civic leader; instrumental in getting Southwestern University moved to Georgetown. Preserved since 1948 by Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Gamble. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |
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