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

Barnard's Mill

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

1. Barnard's Mill Marker

Inscription. Early Texas grist mill. Built like a fort -- with gun ports and walls 3 feet thick at bottom -- to withstand Indian attacks. Constructed in 1860 by Charles Barnard, who (with his brother, George) ran it until 1874. Previously the Barnards had successful trading houses in Waco village and elsewhere. For years, social events were held on the third floor. Cotton gin annex was erected in 1895. Building was a hospital 1943-71.

Erected 1962 by Texas Historic Commission. (Marker Number 304.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 13.918′ N, 97° 45.428′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. Marker is on Southwest Barnard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 SW Barnard Street, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Snyder Sanitarium (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Somervell County (approx. ¼ mile away); Somervell County Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Dinosaur Tracks (approx. ¼ mile away); Somervell County Courthouse

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Campbell Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. Barnard's Mill Marker

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

3. Barnard's Mill

National Society colonial Dames XVII Century marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

4. National Society colonial Dames XVII Century marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.