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The Cities and communities of Williamson County, Texas*
Anderson Mill , Andice
Cedar Park, Circleville, Coupland
Georgetown - County Seat of Williamson County, Granger
Hare, Hutto
Jarrell, Jollyville, Jonah
Leander, Liberty Hill
Schwertner
Walburg, Weir
*This list of cities may not be complete
If you have information about any of these unlinked communities, please send it to us and we will add a page for that community.
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Information &
Facts about Williamson County, Texas
Population:
1990 Population: 139,551
1992 Population: 153,106
1996 Population: 198,286
1997 population: 208,634
There is a land area of 1,124.3 square miles
Location:
30.6443 North and 97.5983 West
County Courthouse
710 Main Street
Georgetown , TX 78626
Phone: (512) 930-4300
FAX: (512) 869-3226
The median household income in 1990 was $33,695
The per capita income in 1990 was $13,490
Williamson County is located in central Texas, just north of Austin.
History:
Williamson County was organized in 1848. It was named for
Robert M. Williamson, a leader and veteran of the Battle of San
Jacinto. Williamson County has a thriving history of Cowboys and
Commanches, outlaws and Texas Rangers, and the not to be forgotten
- "Old Chisholm Trail."
Weather & Climate:
The climate and weather are wonderful in Williamson County
with more than 300 days of sunshine each year. There is an average
rainfall of 34 inches each year. The range of elevation in Williamson
County is from 454 to 1,265 feet above sea level. The average
minimum temperature in January is 35 degrees F. The average maximum
temperature in July is 97 degrees F. There is a growing season
of approximately 258 days.
Attractions:
Some attractions in Williamson County: Lake Georgetown or
Granger Lake, Bartlett Area Museum, Historic tours, Inner Space
Cavern, Hill Country Flyer (Train trips) Palm House Museum in
Round Rock, rattlesnake sacking, rodeos, Barbecue. Don't forget
the outdoor sports available here: hunting, fishing, hiking, camping,
water sports and biking.
What media is available in Williamson County - Go to this page to find out.
Economy:
Low taxes in the county have helped bring much business to
the area. Some of the major companies in Williamson County are:
Dell, Cypress Semiconductor, Motorola, IBM, AMD, TI and Samsung.
The county continues to grow and attract new business.
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