GEORGETOWN, TX LEARN ABOUT YOUR FUTURE HOME Georgetown, Texas was founded in 1848. The Red Poppy Capital of Texas - a WW1 Soldier sent the seeds from Europe to his mother and they have thrived ever since. Home to the oldest university in Texas - Southwestern University was established in 1840. Miles and miles of Hiking, Biking, and Equestrian trails. Several movies have filmed in Georgetown, including: The HBO series, Love and Death, Friday Night Lights, Bernie, Dazed and Confused, Varsity Blues, and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. The Chisholm Trail once passed through Georgetown. Home to two major festivals every year, the Red Poppy Festival and the Annual Christmas Stroll. Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County. Over 300 sunny days with an average rainfall of 35 inches per year. Home to Sun City Texas - frequently ranked among America's top retirement spots.