Southwestern University Main Building — Georgetown

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Southwestern University Main Building — Georgetown

Historic School TX • Williamson County County
Description
Oldest university building in Texas in continuous academic use; R.C. Shaw-designed Main Building completed 1873.
Historical Notes
Southwestern University formed in 1873 from four root colleges including Rutersville College (1840). Main Building anchors the Georgetown campus on University Avenue. National Register Historic District; oldest chartered university in Texas.
Status / Verification preserved — Verified

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