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Rose Courthouse Square
The courthouse square, much like the Courthouse
building, is modest in size. The two most notable buildings on the square are
the First National Bank Building and the Campbell Building.
The courthouse
square has been a popular gathering place for Somervell residents since the late
1880's. Back before cars and grocery stores, farmers would bring stock animals
and other goods to the square to sell. That tradition is still alive and well
today. Local farmers continue to bring fresh fruits, vegetables, and other items
to the town square for sale. They set up on the west side of the square where
there are benches and plenty of shade provided by old pecan trees. Both the farmers
tasty offerings and the conversation are refreshingly unique. - Sam
Fenstermacher
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First
National Bank Building
Somervell County Heritage Center
Photo courtesy William
Beauchamp, July 2009 |
First
National Bank Building
Native limestone structure
built in 1896 by A. P. Humphreys. First served as a saloon. Upstairs hall hosted
dances, socials, and stage shows. Building's second purpose was as First National
Bank building, est. 1902. In 1917 the bank was the scene of a robbery and the
shooting of a bandit. Modern day home of the Somervell County Heritage Center.
- Sam
Fenstermacher
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First
National Bank Building historical marker
Photo courtesy William
Beauchamp, July 2009 |
Dinosaur
Tracks Historical Marker
on courthouse square, Vernon & Elm St.
Photo
courtesy William
Beauchamp, July 2009 |
Historical
Marker Text
Dinosaur
Tracks
Formed
100,000,000 years ago, tracks of 3 kinds of dinosaurs are preserved in the limestone
below Paluxy River. Types include Acrocanthosaurus (a meat-eater), Camptosaurus
(plant-eater who left 3-toed bird-like tracks), and Pleurocoelus (a plant-eater
who made huge 5-toed prints).
For years following their discovery (about
1910), the tracks remained a novelty. When Paluxy River ran low, farmers caught
catfish stranded in them.
Excavations by a prominent museum and several
universities in 1938 brought the tracks to the attention of the world.
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More
Glen Rose, Texas Attractions The
Promise: Musical
drama of the life of Christ. Evening performances every Friday & Saturday, June
through October. 800-687-2661 www.thepromiseglenrose.com
Fossil
Rim Wildlife Center:
A 9.5 mile scenic wildlife drive to see exotic and endangered animals. 254-897-2960
www.fossilrim.org
Barnard's
Mill Art Museum:
Part of historic Barnard's Mill, the first permanent structure in this area. Collection
features works by Amy Miears Jackson, Robert Summers, Jack Bryant, R. Kleinfelder,
Morris Henry Hobbs, and many others. Open Saturday and Sunday. Admission free.
817-897-2286
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Barnard's Mill
Early Texas gristmill constructed in 1860 by Charles
Barnard. The original mill was a three story building constructed of stone and
built like a fort to withstand Indian attacks. For years, town social events were
held on the third floor. A cotton gin annex was added in 1895. In the 1940's a
one-story hospital wing was built and a second story added to the existing cotton
gin annex. These building served as a hospital from 1943 to 1971. Today, the three
story mill building and cotton gin annex are the private residence of Richard
H. Moore, Jr. The hospital wing added in the 1940's today houses the Barnard's
Mill Art Museum. -
Sam
Fenstermacher |
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Rose High School Tiger Stadium sign
Photo courtesy James
Feagin,
Oct. 2002 |
People
Did
John Wilkes Booth Live In Texas? by C. F. Eckhardt
Wherever and whenever
John Wilkes Booth, assassin of Abraham Lincoln, died, it’s pretty much a sure
bet it wasn’t in a burning barn in Virginia...
Bigfoot
Cartoon by Roger T. Moore 9-1-10 |
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Rose water tower before thunderstorm
Photo courtesy James
Feagin, Oct. 2002 |
Glen
Rose Nearby Towns & Ghost Towns
Chalk
Mountain - Ghost town
12 miles west of Glen Rose on Erath County Road
198. Stephenville
- 31 miles W on US 67
Granbury
- 17 miles N on Hwy 144
Meridian
- 23 miles S on Hwy 144
Hico
- 12 miles S on US 67, then 14 miles S on Hwy 220 |
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