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 |