Shafer Saddlery
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N 30° 38.224 W 097° 40.616
14R E 626788 N 3390126
This medallion and plate is mounted on the front exterior wall between a window and the left side of the front door.
Waymark Code: WMP6VR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2015
Views: 6
Marker erected by the State Historical Survey Committee.
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Shafer Saddlery
Address: 711 Main St
City: Georgetown
County: Williamson
Subject Codes:
Year Marker Erected: 1971
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Marker Location:
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
Marker Number: 13882
Marker Text:
On site of cabin used (1848) as first county courthouse.
This frontier saddlery, erected 1870 of hand-cut limestone by John H. Shafer, had living quarters upstairs.
Since 1872 occupants have been attorneys, a newspaper, and many other tenants.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
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