Our 175th Birthday

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WilCo 175

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A Team of Many Equals

Celebrating the 175th birthday of our great county requires many willing hands to plan, prepare, coordinate, and make things happen. Creating this celebration has been a partnership effort involving the Williamson Museum, the City of Georgetown, the Downtown Georgetown Association, Williamson County, and so many more. Each of these organizations has dedicated time and resources to creating a year-long celebration of our heritage and place. We say “Thank You” to all of them.

A Place We Love

The celebration of our 175th year is really a celebration of the special people, places, and important events that have occurred over those 175 years. We think that is worth remembering because we wouldn’t be the place we are without them. So, we have planned or partnered with many local events to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of Williamson County, from community celebrations to art installations to rodeos to essay contests. You can learn more about all these events here. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

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WilCo 175

Why

 

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A Time to Pause and Be Grateful

Williamson County has a special heritage to celebrate. We are home to major high-tech companies as well as farming and ranching. We have communities that are rich in small-town history and others that are exploding in growth. We are one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, and yet we keep our strong sense of place. A lot of change happens in 175 years, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that Williamson County and its communities remain a wonderful place to live and work. That alone is worth celebrating.

Yet, we didn’t arrive at our 175th year by happenstance; it took courageous individuals doing hard things and leaders willing to take important risks. Our 175th Birthday Celebration is an opportunity for us to collectively pause, reflect, and say thanks for our rich heritage and many blessings. Our birthday slogan says it well: We’re Still Making History.

A Partnership with Our Proud Sponsors

The Williamson County 175th birthday and all it entails would not be possible without the generous, community-first contributions of our sponsors. Our year-long celebration owes a large “thank you” to our generous sponsors. Their partnership and willingness to locate in Williamson County makes our community stronger. Thank you to each of them.

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The logo of the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of the HNTB Corporation, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of the Samsung Semiconductor Corporation, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of Atmos Energy.
The logo of Dell Technologies, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of R Bank, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of the Texas Commission on the Arts, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of the Williamson Museum, Georgetown, Texas, a sponsor of the Williamson County and City of Georgetown's 175th birthday celebration.
The logo of Williamson Couty, Texas, which was founded in 1848.
The 175th anniversary logo of the City of Georgetown, Texas, which was founded in 1848.