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

Telephone Switchboard

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

1. Telephone Switchboard Marker

Inscription. Built circa 1911 this old family residence became the home of the first telephone switchboard in Somervell County. The operation required an 'operator' to manually connect the calling party to the local phone customer. The old house was moved to its current location in the early 2000's after Somervell County bought and converted the land from a 'mobile home park' to the current "Paluxy Heritage Park".

Erected by Somervell County Historical Commission, Somervell County Precinct 4, and Texas Master Gardeners - Somervell County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 32° 14.066′ N, 97° 45.116′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is at the intersection of East Elm Street and Matthews Street on East Elm Street. The marker is located in the Paluxy Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Elm St, 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: Lanham Mill Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dry Cleaners Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler-Epps-McMahon Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain J.J. Farr House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Captain J.J. Farr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin's Grocery Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

The front of the Telephone Switchboard building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

2. The front of the Telephone Switchboard building and Marker

The back view of the Telephone Switchboard building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

3. The back view of the Telephone Switchboard building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.