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

Dinosaur Tracks

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Dinosaur Tracks Marker

Inscription.

Formed 100,000,000 years ago, tracks of 3 kinds of dinosaurs are preserved in the limestone below Paluxy River. Types include Acrocanthosaurus (a meat-eater), Camptosaurus (plant-eater who left 3-toed bird-like tracks), and Pleurocoelus (a plant-eater who made huge 5-toed prints).

For years following their discovery (about 1910), the tracks remained a novelty. When Paluxy River ran low, farmers caught catfish stranded in them.

Excavations by a prominent museum and several universities in 1938 brought the tracks to the attention of the world.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1226.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 32° 14.111′ N, 97° 45.373′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. Marker is at the intersection of Vernon Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Vernon Street. Marker is located in front of the Somervell County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Vernon 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. Somervell County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Veterans (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Somervell County (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); Campbell Building (about 400 feet away); Snyder Sanitarium (about 600 feet away); Barnard's Mill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

Also see . . .
1. Dinosaur Valley State Park - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

2. Dinosaur Valley State Park. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Dinosaur Tracks Marker

Dinosaur Tracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

3. Dinosaur Tracks

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.