The G. W. Riley House
Built 1872 by the Rev. S. J. Lane, chaplain, Southwestern University; founder, First Methodist church, Georgetown. Bought 1903 by the Rev. George W. Riley (1853-1925), a grandson of Llano County Indians' 1859 victim, the Rev. Jonas Dancer. G. W. Riley founded or served Methodist churches in Abilene, Beaumont, Douglassville, Mineral Wells, Tyler, and other towns for 48 years. He and wife, Beulah G. (Matthews) moved here to educate children; house remains in family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
30.6322° N, 97.6720° W
Where to Find It
1302 College St
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Burcham House Georgetown
- 0.1 mi NW First United Methodist Church of Georgetown Georgetown
- 0.1 mi NW Negro Fine Arts School Georgetown
- 0.1 mi N Original Site of Southwestern University Georgetown
- 0.1 mi SW A. W. Sillure House Georgetown
- 0.1 mi N Georgetown High School Building Georgetown