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.

Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1982

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical 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. It is on Southwest Barnard Street north of Mission Street, on the right when traveling north. 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico

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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: A different marker also named Barnard's Mill (here, next to this marker); Snyder Sanitarium (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Glen Rose (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ice House (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Barnards of the Brazos (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Also see . . . Explore Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum: A Historic Gem in Glen Rose, Texas. (Submitted on April 30, 2025, by Rajesh Kumar Rana of Brooklyn, New york.)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

2. Barnard's Mill Marker

Barnard's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 12, 2023

3. Barnard's Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.