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Glen Rose Texas
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Glen Rose August 2017 24 (Glen Rose Medical Center)
Glen Rose August 2017 24 (Glen Rose Medical Center) · Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Glen Rose August 2017 26 (Oakdale Park)
Glen Rose August 2017 26 (Oakdale Park) · Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Glen Rose August 2017 23 (Glen Rose Junior High School)
Glen Rose August 2017 23 (Glen Rose Junior High School) · Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Glen Rose August 2017 25 (Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center)
Glen Rose August 2017 25 (Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center) · Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Glen Rose August 2017 27 (Big Rocks Park)
Glen Rose August 2017 27 (Big Rocks Park) · Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Glen Rose, Texas

Glen Rose is a city of 2,836 people in Somervell County, Texas, founded in 1849.

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Population2,836 +8.8% since 2019
Elevation620 ft 189 m
Founded1849
Land area4.0 sq mi
ZIP codes76043, 76077
Nearest airportGranbury Regional Airport (GDJ) 14 mi

Why visit Glen Rose

Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include The Promise in Glen Rose, Somervell County Historical Society Museum, Barnard's Mill and Big Rocks Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 31°F.

About Glen Rose

Glen Rose is a city in and the county seat of Somervell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,659.

From the Wikipedia article Glen Rose, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

The Promise in Glen Rose

Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi

5000 Texas Drive, Glen Rose

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Glen Rose High School Auditorium

Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks21

Somervell County Historical Society Museum

Museum · 0.9 mi

101 Southwest Vernon Street, Glen Rose

Fr-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 13:30-17:00

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Barnard's Mill

Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi

Historic place in Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas

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Barnard's Mill and Art Museum

Museum · 1.1 mi

307 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose

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Campbell Building

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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Creation Evidence Museum

Museum · 3.5 mi

Creationist museum in Glen Rose, Texas, US

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Dinosaur Tracks

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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First National Bank

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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Old Somervell County Jail

Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi

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Palace Theatre

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Snyder Sanitarium

Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi

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Somervell County

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds10

Big Rocks Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Crump Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Glen Rose Soccer Park

Park · 0.4 mi

1501 Texas Drive, Glen Rose

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Somervell County Park

Park · 0.6 mi

1600 Northeast Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose

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Beck Baseball/Softball Complex

Park · 1.7 mi

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Chauncey Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Glen Rose Bird Sanctuary

Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi

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Paluxy Heritage Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Tiger Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes38

3B Beers, Brats, and Burgers

Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.4 mi

1307 Northeast Barnard Street, Glen Rose

Su 11:00-17:00; Th-Sa 12:00-21:30

Open in Google Maps · +1-254-396-3075

La Vita Italian Restaurant

Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi

114 Walnut Street, Glen Rose

Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-254-898-2371

Los Primos

Restaurant · Mexican

902 Northeast Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose

11:00-21:00

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MAMA MIA Mexican Cuisine

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi

539 Northeast Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose

Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00

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Snyder's Tavern

Diner · American · 1.0 mi

205 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose

Th,Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00

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The Green Pickle

Restaurant · Burger · 0.9 mi

212 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose

Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-19:00

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The Riverhouse Grill

Diner · American · 1.1 mi

210 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose

We-Sa 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Su 11:00-14:00

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Baked Bread & Pastry Company

Cafe · 0.9 mi

101 East Elm Street, Glen Rose

Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 08:00-14:00

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China Wok

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi

109 Southwest Barnard Street, Glen Rose

Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00

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Grumps Burgers

Diner · American · 0.8 mi

403 Mesquite Street, Glen Rose

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi

507 Southwest Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose

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Sundown Subs

Diner · American · 0.5 mi

607 Northeast Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose

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Where to stay10

Churches and places of worship4

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Shopping6

Gas and EV charging7

Schools, colleges and libraries10

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Healthcare4

Map of Glen Rose

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 2.1 in of rainFebruary: 2.3 in of rainMarch: 3.0 in of rainApril: 3.0 in of rainMay: 4.2 in of rainJune: 3.8 in of rainJuly: 1.8 in of rainAugust: 2.7 in of rainSeptember: 3.0 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 2.2 in of rainJanuary: 57°FFebruary: 61°FMarch: 69°FApril: 77°FMay: 84°FJune: 92°FJuly: 96°FAugust: 96°FSeptember: 89°FOctober: 79°FNovember: 67°FDecember: 59°FJanuary: 31°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 43°FApril: 52°FMay: 62°FJune: 69°FJuly: 73°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 42°FDecember: 33°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan57°F31°F2.1 in0.0 in
Feb61°F36°F2.3 in0.1 in
Mar69°F43°F3.0 in0.0 in
Apr77°F52°F3.0 in0.0 in
May84°F62°F4.2 in0.0 in
Jun92°F69°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jul96°F73°F1.8 in0.0 in
Aug96°F72°F2.7 in0.0 in
Sep89°F64°F3.0 in0.0 in
Oct79°F52°F3.8 in0.0 in
Nov67°F42°F2.2 in0.0 in
Dec59°F33°F2.2 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rainbow (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$74,722median household income
$261,000median home value
$757median monthly rent
49.0median age
25.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%of homes are owner-occupied
22.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3414%35 to 6448%65 and over22%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Somervell County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2022-07-19: Chalk Mountain Fire (Fire)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Granbury Regional Airport (GDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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