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BY GRACIE WARHURST
WilCo historic jail site sold
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Delightful Development co-founder Craig Cavileer told commissioners the team does not yet have a speci c development plan but will incorpo- rate the historic jail building into the project. The opportunity for adaptive reuse of the more than 100-year-old structure was a major factor in the company’s interest, Cavileer said. The sale follows rezoning approvals by George- town City Council in January. City Council gave nal approval Jan. 27 to rezone the property from split residential single-family and mixed use downtown to fully mixed use downtown. The change allows for a broader range of potential uses, including hotels, restaurants, residential units, parking lots, personal services, and banking or nancial services. Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia said the jail is considered a “high priority historic resource,” meaning any development will have additional regulatory oversight to ensure the building’s preservation.
In November 2024, Williamson County began deconstructing nonhistoric additions near the jail and stripping the interior to prepare the site for sale. Built in 1888, the jail served as Williamson County’s primary detention facility until 1989 and was later used for county and professional o ces. The site has been vacant since 2020 due to safety concerns.
Delightful Development purchased the historic Williamson County jail site in downtown Georgetown, with plans for a future mixed-use development that could include a restaurant and boutique hotel. County commissioners approved the sale Feb. 10, transferring ownership of the property at 102 W. Third St. to the developer.
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Williamson County sold the historic jail site to Delightful Development.
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