Public Art

Main Street Program Mural - "Discover Georgetown All Over Again"

Local artists donated their time and talent to create a mural on the east side of the Visitor Information Center at 101 W. 7th Street.  The mural depicting historic scenes in Georgetown was designed by Sarah Jane Blankenship and was a design project of the Main Street Advisory Board.  Mayor Gary Nelon thanked the artists who were involved at the September 26, 2006 city council meeting. 

Bust of Harry L. Gold

 "Who Was That Man?" Harry L. Gold, Dec. 12, 1920 - Aug. 8, 1996, embodied the spirit of corporate citizenship and community involvement.  His legacy left an indelible mark on Georgetown.  Philanthropist, community activitist, beloved family man, WWII Veteran, merchandising pioneer, owner of Gold's Department Store, 50 year member of San Gabriel Masonic Lodge and Ben Hur Shrine Temple, City Councilman for 14 years, active in civic causes including Chamber of Commerce and the library.  Bust by local artist Lucas Adams. 

Bust of Sheriff Henry C. Matysek

The bust by H. Clay Dahlberg is in memory of Henry C. Matysek, 1918-1974.  Mr. Matysek was the Williamson County Sheriff from 1954-1974, and the piece was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Georgetown.  Sheriff Matysek had deep Williamson County roots and was well respected by local citizens for his dedication. He officed out of the east side of the Williamson County Courthouse.

Sculpture of "Waterin' the Work Mules"

From twenty-six proposals, a panel of four citizens and three members of the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board selected Bob Coffee's bronze sculpture, Waterin' the Work Mules, to be installed on the southeast corner of the Williamson County Courthouse square in November 2008. Coffee is an internationally recognized sculptor who grew up in north Texas but has lived in Austin for many years.

Poppy Bike Racks

Local blacksmith Justin Smith designed and created the Poppy bike racks for each corner of the square. Each piece is different with its own unique character that helps mark Georgetown as the "Red Poppy Capital of Texas" year round.

Sculpture of "Danielle's Dream"

The sculpture was donated to the City by Laurie and Merlin Schwenk at the time of the construction of the Georgetown Public Library.  The piece was created by sculptor Dan Pogue.

Memorial Bronze Sculpture of "Sargeant First Class Nathan R. Chapman"

The Sergeant First Class Nathan Chapman Fund has been designed to honor not just the heroic acts of SFC Chapman, but to honor and assist the families of other Central Texas men and women who have given their lives while spreading the cause of freedom.

On January 4th, 2002, near the city of Khost, Afghanistan, SFC Nathan R. Chapman became the first American soldier killed by enemy fire in the War on Terror. Although mortally wounded, SFC Chapman heroically returned fire until losing consciousness and is credited with saving the lives of his comrades. The sculpture, created by renowned sculptor Bob Pack, is located on the northeast corner of the Williamson County Justice Center.