Marker Number |
14990 |
Atlas Number |
5507014990 |
Marker Title |
In Memory of George Washington Glasscock, Sr. |
Index Entry |
Glasscock, George Washington, In Memory of |
Address |
710 S. Main St. |
City |
Georgetown |
County |
Williamson |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
626739 |
UTM Northing |
3390106 |
Subject Codes |
military topics; Texas Revolution; state official, counties |
Marker Year |
1936 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
Williamson County Courthouse, affixed to building at S entrance facing W. 8th St. |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (bronze tablet) |
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 |