Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dinosaur Tracks

Photographed by Gary Estep, February 15, 2026

1. Dinosaur Tracks Marker

Inscription.

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.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1226.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 32° 14.111′ N, 97° 45.373′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is at the intersection of Vernon Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Vernon Street. Marker is located in front of the Somervell County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Vernon Street, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Courthouse (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Somervell County Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dinosaur Footprint (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barnards of the Brazos (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Also see . . .
1. Dinosaur Valley State Park - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

2. Dinosaur Valley State Park. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Dinosaur Tracks Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

3. Dinosaur Tracks Marker

Dinosaur Tracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

4. Dinosaur Tracks

Somervell County Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kayla Harper, October 4, 2025

5. Somervell County Museum

Dinosaur track at museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kayla Harper, October 4, 2025

6. Dinosaur track at museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,600 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on October 8, 2025, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.