Williamson County Courthouse is candle on the cake for county
Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.
The county's first courthouse was a small building used from 1849-1851.
A colorized photo of the courthouse from the last 1950s. The original architecture elements along the top were still in place but removed in the 1960s.
The courthouse stands in the late 1980s before a historical marker is put in place.
The Georgetown homecoming parade in October 2000 passes in front of the county courthouse.
The County Courthouse stands in 2004 before restoration efforts.
1113 Architects Karalei Nunn talks to the Sun's Linda Scarbrough and Commissioner Tom McDaniel inside the courthouse in 2005.
Browning Construction President James Browning and his team stand at the courthouse after being selected as contractors for the 2000s restoration project.
County officials break ground on the restoration project in 2006.
Ironsmith Nick Brumder restores Themis, who stands atop the Williamson County Courthouse.
County Judge Dan Gattis gets help cutting the ribbon at the rededication ceremony at the courthouse on December 8, 2007.
The Williamson County Courthouse as it stands today in 2023.
Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Few things represent the county more than its historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown.
The building — technically the fifth courthouse built in the county — now houses commissioners court along with county offices. The Square around the courthouse is the centerpiece for community events and gatherings.
