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

Hotel Glen Rose

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

1. Hotel Glen Rose Marker

Inscription. Built in 1928 when Glen Rose was considered a tourist mecca and health resort, this hotel offered comfortable accommodations including home-cooked meals to the thousands who came to our town each year. Folks would drive down from Dallas just to eat at the dining room. This hotel also accommodated the overflow patients of the famous Snyder Sanitarium next door (Inn on the River, now). With the famous mineral wells and baths of the area plus the rustic scenery, the whole town sported a tourist camp on every corner of the Paluxy. Glen Rose's two large swimming pools and a nine-hole golf course added to the rest and recreation of the tourist, not to mention an 80-acre field touted as an airport for quick access to the pleasures of the area.

Erected by Somervell County Historical Commission: Glen Rose-Somervell County Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 32° 14.033′ N, 97° 45.349′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is at the intersection of Southwest Barnard Street and Cedar

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Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Barnard Street. The marker is located on the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 SW Barnard 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: Snyder Sanitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); Ice House (about 300 feet away); The Barnards of the Brazos (about 400 feet away); Somervell County (about 400 feet away); Somervell County Veterans (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

The view of the Hotel Glen Rose from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2024

2. The view of the Hotel Glen Rose from across the street

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 2,340 times since then and 387 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.