Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Barnard's Mill
Est. 1860
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023
1. Barnard's Mill Marker
Barnard's Mill, established 1860 on the banks of the Paluxy River, was constructed by Charles E. Barnard through a contract with the Milam School Land District. A unique grist mill was powered by a water turned turbine engine. Walls are of native stone quarried near Chalk Mountain. The foundation sits on the solid limestone bed of the river. The original building is 40 x 60 feet, three stories and the mill race for the water power ran beneath the building. The walls of the ground floor are some 30 inches thick. Inside timbers are 12 x 12 inch, hand hewn and brought to the area from east Texas by ox drawn wagons. The veranda addition was built in 1895 and served as a steam powered cotton gin. The adjacent building was established in 1941 by Dr. JJ Hanna as a "healing waters clinic". All facilities later became the Marks-English Hospital serving Glen Rose and the surrounding communities until 1971. Purchased in 1979, Barnard's Mill became a private home. In 2007, Richard H. Moore donated these historical properties to the Somervell History Foundation.
Marker placed by Thomas Joslin Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
September 12, 2010
Erected 2010 by Thomas Joslin Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
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Location. 32° 13.918′ N, 97° 45.426′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. Marker is on Southwest Barnard Street north of Mission Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named Barnard's Mill (here, next to 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 (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
The featured marker is on the opposite side of this stone base featuring a Texas Historical Commission marker with the same title.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
