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Glen Rose is the county seat of Somervell County, Texas, on the Paluxy River in the rolling hills of North Texas about 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth. With roughly 3,200 residents, it is a small courthouse-square town that has become one of the state's most distinctive destinations, thanks to the natural history preserved in its riverbed. The town is widely known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas. Dinosaur Valley State Park, just outside the city, protects genuine fossilized dinosaur footprints pressed into the limestone of the Paluxy River, drawing paleontology-minded visitors and families from across the region. Nearby, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center conducts endangered-species breeding programs across its drive-through hills, and the Paluxy River itself anchors swimming, wading, and fishing at Big Rocks Park. Glen Rose's history runs through its town square. The Somervell County Courthouse, built in 1892, still anchors the center of town, and Barnard's Mill and the Somervell County Museum preserve the area's frontier past. During Prohibition the surrounding woods earned a reputation as moonshine country, and the town's frontier and ranching roots remain visible in its rodeos and community events. The Texas Amphitheatre presents an outdoor passion play each season. Glen Rose ISD serves local students, and the town's housing ranges from in-town ranch houses and brick cottages to rural acreage and newer developments along Highway 144. Its position between the Paluxy River valley and the Brazos River country gives it a landscape of limestone bluffs, wooded draws, and open ranchland. For those seeking a quiet, nature-oriented small town within reach of the Metroplex, Glen Rose offers a distinctive blend of Hill Country scenery, dinosaur history, and small-town Texas character.

Population 3,238

County Somervell County

Active Listings 184

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Glen Rose in?

Glen Rose is the county seat of Somervell County, Texas, located on the Paluxy River in the North Texas Hill Country about 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Somervell County is one of the state's smallest counties by area and population.

What is Glen Rose known for?

Glen Rose is known as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas. Dinosaur Valley State Park, just outside town, preserves fossilized dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy Riverbed, and the drive-through Fossil Rim Wildlife Center protects endangered species nearby.

What school district serves Glen Rose?

Glen Rose is served by Glen Rose Independent School District, which operates elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high school campuses for the city and the surrounding Somervell County community. The district anchors local education.

How far is Glen Rose from Fort Worth?

Glen Rose is about 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth, with U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 144 providing the main connections. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is roughly an hour and a half away by car.

What is Dinosaur Valley State Park?

Dinosaur Valley State Park protects genuine fossilized dinosaur tracks in the limestone bed of the Paluxy River, along with hiking, camping, and swimming. Other attractions include Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Big Rocks Park, and the Somervell County Museum.

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