The Williamson Museum is a
local museum
A local museum or local history museum is a type of museum that shows the historical development of a place/region (local history) using exhibits. These museums usually maintain a collection of historic three-dimensional objects which are exh ...
established in 1997 focused on the culture and heritage of
Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County (sometimes abbreviated as "Wilco") is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 609,017. Its county seat is Georgetown. The county is named for Robert McAlpin Williamson (1804?–1859), ...
. The museum is located at 716 S. Austin Ave on the
historic square in
Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is a city in Texas and the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 67,176 at the 2020 census. It is 30 miles (48 km) north of Austin.
Founded in 1875 from four existing colleges, the oldest of ...
,
in the former
Farmers State Bank building. The museum organization is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
See also
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Statue of Robert McAlpin Williamson
A bronze sculpture depicting Robert McAlpin Williamson by Lucas Adams is installed outside the Williamson Museum in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is a city in Texas and the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population w ...
References
External links
Williamson Museum- official site
Williamson County Historical CommissionWilliamson County home page
Buildings and structures in Georgetown, Texas
History museums in Texas
1997 establishments in Texas
Museums established in 1997
Museums in Williamson County, Texas
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