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More about Georgetown Georgetown is the historic county seat of Williamson County. Both the county and the city have experienced a tremendous growth pattern over the last 10 years. The population of Georgetown has almost doubled since 1997, reaching approximately 47,400 residents. Williamson County's fast growth rate is due in large part to its location immediately north of Austin, coupled with Austin's rapid expansion northward. Originally founded at the fork of the San Gabriel River, Georgetown is only a short commute from the Austin city limits, and offers residents a small hometown feel. Home to Southwestern University, the oldest university in Texas is located about a half-mile east of the historic square. Sun City is a large retirement-oriented and age-restricted development which constitutes more than one-third of the population of Georgetown, also called The "Retirement Capital of Texas." 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. In 1977, the Williamson County Courthouse Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.