Glen Rose, Texas facts for kids
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Glen Rose, Texas
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Downtown Glen Rose in 2019
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Location of Glen Rose, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Somervell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.92 sq mi (10.16 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,659 |
| • Density | 678.3/sq mi (261.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76043
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| Area code(s) | 254 (exchanges 897 and 898) |
| FIPS code | 48-29876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373854 |
| Website | Official City Website: https://www.glenrosetexas.org/ |
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.
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History
19th century
The area was first settled in 1849 by Charles Barnard, who opened a trading post near Comanche Peak. After the region became a federal Indian Reservation in 1855, Barnard moved his business to Fort Belknap. Circa 1859 when the reservation was abolished, he returned to the area and built the first store on what is now the site of Glen Rose.
A three-story stone gristmill was constructed along the Paluxy River and the town that grew up around it became known as Barnard's Mill. The mill was sold to Tyler Calhoun Jordan of Dallas in 1871 for $65,000. Tradition states that Jordan's wife, a native of Scotland, decided to rename the town Rose Glen to reflect the area's natural surroundings, although census records show that she was a native of Alabama. The citizens later voted to call the community "Glen Rose". A post office opened in 1874.
When Somervell County was formed on March 15, 1875, Glen Rose was designated as its county seat. A Baptist college was organized in 1879 and was later sold to the Paluxy Baptist Association. In 1889, the northern Presbyterians opened Glen Rose Collegiate Institute (also known as Glen Rose College), which remained in operation for the next 15 to 20 years. A courthouse around Glen Rose's town square was completed around 1892, but burned down a year later. A newly built Romanesque Revival style courthouse was constructed soon after with locally quarried limestone. That building sustained damage in a 1902 tornado that also damaged part of the town square.
20th century
Throughout the period from the 1900s to the 1920s, Glen Rose was home to approximately 1,000 people. The area's mineral springs attracted numerous doctors and self-styled healers to the community. During Prohibition, the area was a center of moonshining and Glen Rose became known as the "whiskey woods capital of the state." The population remained steady during the Great Depression, although unemployment rates in both Glen Rose and Somervell County increased. As part of the New Deal, Glen Rose borrowed $80,000 under the Public Works Administration (PWA) to construct a new water and sewage system. Three low-water dams on the Paluxy River, several local school buildings, and a canning plant were built with Works Projects Administration (WPA) money.
During the post-war years, the population of Somervell County declined from 3,071 in 1940 to 2,542 in 1950 as many residents moved in search of greater employment opportunities. At the same time, Glen Rose grew from 1,050 residents in 1940 to 1,248 in 1950. The construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in the mid-1970s brought financial advantages and new residents to the Glen Rose area. The city experienced a 34 percent increase in population between 1970 and 1980. The nuclear plant came to dominate the local economy. Other chief industries include farming, ranching, and tourism. 111 rated businesses were located in Glen Rose as of 1991. By 2000, the population of the city had grown to 2,122 and the total number of rated businesses rose to 224.
Geography
Glen Rose is located around the junction of U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 144 in central Somervell County. The city is situated nearly 17 miles (27 km) south of Granbury and 52 miles (84 km) southwest of Fort Worth. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Glen Rose has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 132 | — | |
| 1890 | 400 | 203.0% | |
| 1930 | 983 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,050 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,254 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,422 | 13.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,554 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,075 | 33.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,949 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,122 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,444 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,659 | 8.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,946 | 73.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 25 | 0.94% |
| Asian (NH) | 44 | 1.65% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 10 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 110 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 508 | 19.1% |
| Total | 2,659 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,659 people, 996 households, and 693 families residing in the city.
Parks and recreation
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Local parks include the Big Rocks Park on the banks of the Paluxy River, Paluxy Heritage Park, and Oakdale Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Glen Rose is the mail center for Dinosaur Valley State Park. Located immediately to the east of the park, it is featured in the State of Texas Dinosaur Valley State Park/Glen Rose smartphone app. The city is called the “Dinosaur Capital of Texas.”
Arts and culture
The Texas Amphitheatre is located in Glen Rose, with the Christian play, The Promise in Glen Rose, performed regularly.
Education
Glen Rose is served by the Glen Rose Independent School District.
Media
Two newspapers have offices located in Glen Rose, the Glen Rose Reporter and the Glen Rose Newspaper. Local television stations that provide coverage for the area are from the Dallas-Fort Worth and the Waco/Temple/Killeen (Central Texas) metropolitan areas. Glen Rose is also served by Tarleton State University's National Public Radio affiliate KTRL 90.5 FM. The Somervell County Salon is a local blog that has historical audio and video of public meetings.
Notable people
- Dan Campbell, professional football player and coach
- John Graves, author of Goodbye to a River
- Sammy Hale, baseball player
- Brooke Rollins, president of Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Ivan Stang, co-founder of the Church of the SubGenius
Sister cities
Glen Rose's sister cities are: Monaco City, Monaco; Jakarta, Indonesia; Vaduz, Liechtenstein; Laayoune, Western Sahara; Plock, Poland; Andorra La Vella, Andorra; Yaren, Nauru.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Rose (Texas) para niños
