About Georgetown

Landmark buildings and other stately reminders of Georgetown's earlier days have been preserved for history, including The Brick Hotel on the Circle, the red brick, Greek revival Sussex County Courthouse built in 1839, the original Old Courthouse, the Historic Georgetown Train Station, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Masonic Lodge.

Georgetown is also home to a diverse business landscape with a robust Hispanic community contributing to the town's rich flavor. The co-mingling of business traditions in the retail, service and restaurant trades makes Georgetown even more significant in today's multi-cultural society. Strong leadership from the business and town government sectors keeps Georgetown relevant and competitive.

Georgetown's affordable real estate, and commitment to sustained business development and facilities of higher learning, make it an ideal destination for your commercial and residential needs.

A grand history, an accommodating "near beach" location, a diverse community and a wealth of economic and academic opportunity position the town of Georgetown for an even more promising future in the 21st century  Like the name taken by "16 Mile Brewing Company", from the 1700's, Georgetown has been known as the are being 16 miles from anywhere in the county.  So with Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and the beaches all within 20 minutes, Georgetown is a great place to locate.