Georgetown, California
Georgetown is a community of 2,403 people in El Dorado County, California.
Why visit Georgetown
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Georgetown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Georgetown
Georgetown (formerly Growlersburg) is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is the northeasternmost town in the California Mother Lode. The population was 2,255 in the 2020 census, 2,367 in 2010, and 962 in 2000. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #484.
From the Wikipedia article Georgetown, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay4
History
Founded August 7, 1849, by George Phipps and party, Georgetown was nicknamed "Growlersburg" due to the heavy, gold-laden quartz rocks that "growled" in the miners' pants as they walked around town. Georgetown is named for George Washington. The first post office was established in 1851.
After a disastrous fire in 1852, the old town was moved from the canyon in lower Main Street to its present site, and, unique in early-day planning, Main Street was laid out 100 feet (30 m) wide, with side streets 60 feet (18 m). After this new reconstruction, the residents of the city proclaimed their town as the "Pride of the Mountains".
The hub of an immensely rich gold mining area, Georgetown had a population of about three thousand from 1854 to 1856. As a gold rush camp, the community outlasted many other towns, because the gold found nearby was solid primary deposits, as opposed to placer deposits. Gold production continued until after the turn of the 20th century.
During the Civil War the people of the town wanted to show their support for the Union. They raised the Stars and Stripes with the inscription "Justice and Equality" on July 4, 1861.
From the History section of Georgetown, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
School · 4.4 mi
5101 Garden Valley Rd., Garden Valley
Map of Georgetown
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 36°F | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 9.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 8.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 57°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 41°F | 5.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 36°F | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Georgetown Rs (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Dorado County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Foresthill 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Auburn Lake Trails 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Placerville 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Auburn 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- North Auburn 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Colfax 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Camino 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Diamond Springs 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Cameron Park 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- El Dorado Hills 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS053-E-396679 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-431213 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-431214 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-17989 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-396680 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-430417 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-135274 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Contia tenuis 61035435, Matt Berger, CC BY 4.0
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