George Washington Glasscock, Sr.
In Memory of
George Washington Glasscock, Sr.
For whom
the city of Georgetown and
the County
of Glasscock, Texas are named.
Born in Kentucky April 11, 1810.
Participated in the Black Hawk War, 1832
Came to Texas in 1834 and
fought for its independence from Mexico
1835-1836
Surveyor, soldier, legislator
helped to organize Williamson County
and donated 172 acres of land for the county site
Died at Austin, Texas
February 28, 1868.
Marker is on West 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
