Statue of Three-Legged Willie, Texas, United States

4.5 (57 reviews) Spent Ranking #8 in Georgetown Monuments & Statues

Great

It is good they are keeping alive the history of my county. My great grandmother talked with my Mother about him.

716 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626-5709

Monday, May 13, 2024, 19:03

4.5 based on (57 reviews)

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5Missangelcs 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2022
Cute area
We walked downtown Georgetown, its such a nice area, so many different stores, ice cream shop. While walking you can take a picture with three leg Willie, kids thought it was funny. Very nice area definitely worth it, easy free street parking. Historical plaques to read too.
5Marty C 5:00 PM May 10, 2019
It's just a statue - and the Alamo is just a building.
We are not talking about a just a statue. The statue represents an amazing man. Robert McAlpin Williamson. Why three legs? When he was thirteen he contracted tuberculosis arthritis which caused his right leg to stiffen at a 90 degree angle. To be able to walk he had a peg leg attached. (Note: amputation in 1817 many times proved fatal.) He passed the bar at the age of 19. In spite of his deformity he was an accomplished horseman and was made a Major in the Texas Rangers. In 1835 he was in two major battles during the Texas Revolution. The history (much more) of this man is amazing. That is the reason Williamson county was named after him. There is a museum at the location (free) and it would be well worth your time to go there.