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

Somervell County Courthouse

Photographed by Gary Estep, February 15, 2026

1. Somervell County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Built 1893. Late Victorian style. Native limestone construction.

County was organized in 1875 and named for General Alexander Somervell (1796-1854), Texas soldier, colonist, and statesman.

Court was first held in an old store across road from Barnard's Mill. A log cabin (1 block W) was used later. Third courthouse (first on this site) was finished in 1882 but burned in 1893, along with many valuable records. Present structure has a fireproof vault.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963

Erected 1963 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4978.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 32° 14.106′ N, 97° 45.341′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is on Northeast Barnard Street (State Highway 144), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Northeast Barnard 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: Somervell County Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Dinosaur Footprint (a few steps from this marker); Somervell County (a

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few steps from this marker); The Barnards of the Brazos (a few steps from this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dinosaur Tracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin's Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Somervell County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Somervell County Courthouse

Photographed by Kayla Harper, October 4, 2025

3. Somervell County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

4. Somervell County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2. submitted on August 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 8, 2025, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on August 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.