County – Introduction
We’ve been to Somervell County several times. The county is named for Alexander Somervell, Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas. It is a favorite for a day trip, or a sleepover. Dinosaur Valley State Park is a must see, especially for the kids. And a ride through Fossil Rim Wildlife Center for an up close and personal experience with animals from far off lands. The pristine serenity of parks and sights along the Paluxy River, as well as the Brazos River, very nice museums and shopping in Glen Rose.
Somervell County / Glen Rose, Texas, is an easy 3 day weekend. There is so much to do within a few miles of the town square. Shopping, Tubing down the Brazos River, Touring several museums / heritage centers / old buildings. The State park, and fossil rim can provide hours to days of entertainment for the young, as well as the young at heart.
Pictures of the older County Courthouses
None Located to Date.
Pictures of the Somervell County Courthouse of 1893 (Current)
There is also a much newer Annex, 1986, in which most of the county offices are now located. The historic courthouse appears to be more of a museum piece than an actual working courthouse, at this point.
Other Somervell County Attractions
Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum, Glen Rose
Big Rocks Park, Glen Rose
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Somervell County Museum
Petrified Wood can be seen everywhere in town. There was an ancient petrified wood forest close by and that natural stone was found to be useful in building.
On US Highway 67 West of Glen Rose is this picnic area, pictured below. One of the more picturesque rest areas, we have come across, in the state. What a great place! We packed up a couple sandwiches, a couple drinks and dessert and enjoyed ….
Our List of additional attractions to see
Oakdale Park
Wheeler Branch Park
Paluxy Heritage Park
If anyone knows of anything else … please leave us a comment! We’d love to see it, next time we go out!!
Links
County Website
Texas State Historical Association
Wikipedia Article
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