Georgetown Historical Society

Governor Andros divided Whorekil County in two and Sussex County was formed

Georgetown's first church, St Paul's Episcopal Church, was established

Delaware General Assembly reassigned the Sussex County Seat to a central site that later became known as Georgetown. A courthouse and jail were to be erected there.

Resolution of boundary disputes resulted in the Sussex County we know today

A resolution to construct a water works in town was enacted

Georgetown's first commercial laundry business opened

The Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance permitting Universal Engineering Co of Baltimore, Maryland to install a telephone system in the town

The first cannery was built by the Fruit Preserving Company

Georgetown population reached 710

Operation of the railroad began in Georgetown

The Post Office first moved from a private home to a public building

The Republican and Peninsula Advertiser, Georgetown's first newspaper opened

Several public houses and law firms set up business that increased growth in the community

A formal school house was built on the corner of Market and Race Streets, Georgetown

Citizens voted to accept a $150,000 bond to establish a sewerage system

Georgetown becomes the place where farmers retire

Automobile speed limit was increased to 15 miles per hour

Quick action by the Town Counsel to immunize all Georgetown residents saved the town from a smallpox epidemic