Details for The G. W. Riley House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5491009328
Data
| Marker Number | 9328 |
| Atlas Number | 5491009328 |
| Marker Title | The G. W. Riley House |
| Index Entry | Riley, G. W., House, The |
| Address | 1302 College St |
| City | Georgetown |
| County | Williamson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 627265 |
| UTM Northing | 3389563 |
| Subject Codes | Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; houses, residential buildings; religious leaders |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 1302 College St |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Built 1872 by the Rev. S. J. Lane, chaplain, Southwestern University; founder, First Methodist church, Georgetown. Bought 1903 by the Rev. George W. Riley (1853-1925), a grandson of Llano County Indians' 1859 victim, the Rev. Jonas Dancer. G. W. Riley founded or served Methodist churches in Abilene, Beaumont, Douglassville, Mineral Wells, Tyler, and other towns for 48 years. He and wife, Beulah G. (Matthews) moved here to educate children; house remains in family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |
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