SOMMERVELL COUNTY
County Offices
107 Northeast Vernon
Glen Rose 254-897-2242
http://www.somervell.co/
Chamber of Commerce
1505 Big Bend Trail
Glen Rose 254-897-2286
https://www.glenrosechamber.org/
Services
The rural atmosphere and natural beauty of Somervell County combine with developed resources to ensure a high quality of life. Located approximately 45 miles from Forth Worth and 75 miles from Dallas, the region is known as the “Dinosaur Capital of Texas.” First-rate services include a school system and campus that features one of the first fiber optic networks as well as a medical facility with extensive rural healthcare services that set the benchmark for excellence. The county seat and leading city of Glen Rose is home to a state-of-the-art hospital and medical facility that combines a permanent clinic staff with more than 50 specialists and surgeons. Acute care, long-term care, surgery facilities, medical office buildings, emergency helicopter service, home health service, hospice, and nursing homes are all available locally.
Students receive a quality education in the public school system, where favorable pupil/teacher ratios encourage each student to work at his/her own pace and reach full potential and expression. Students of all ages can access opportunities for higher education in nearby institutions that include Hill College in Cleburne and Tarleton State University. Located just 36 miles from home in Stephenville, Tarleton State University is part of the Texas A&M University System and offers a diversity of degree programs as well as cultural attractions and athletic programs.
Lifestyle
At every turn in Somervell County, new residents will see the evidence of a community that is committed to excellence. Balancing the preservation of the region’s natural beauty with the development of outstanding amenities and attractions, local leaders have poured millions of dollars into services and facilities. County organizations have collaborated with the school district to collectively invest more than $75 million in educational improvements, the new 17,000-volume library, Sommervell County Expo Center, Texas Amphitheater, one of the top-ranked 18-hole golf courses in Texas, and the historic “Main Street” downtown in Glen Rose. Unique attractions in and near Somervell County include Riverbend Retreat Center, Barnard’s Mill Art Museum, Somervell County Historical Museum, and the Creation Evidence Museum.
Camping, river and lake water recreation, horseback riding, hiking and biking, picnicking, and family activities in the community are all a part of Somervell County charm. Outdoor adventures can be found on trail rides, hayrides, and chuckwagon cookouts. Dinosaur Valley State Park combines the thrill of dinosaur tracks with RV and tent camping or day hikes. The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers behind-the-scenes tours, a café, petting pasture, nature trail, wildlife walk, and a conservation camp. Newcomers will want to take their time exploring the many natural and developed wonders nestled in Somervell County.
Glen Rose
City Hall
254-897-2272
https://www.glenrosetexas.org
Chamber of Commerce
254-897-2286
https://www.glenrosechamber.org/
The thriving community of Glen Rose provides urban amenities to visitors and a regional population, although the city census is less than 3,000. The intimate hometown atmosphere brings together small businesses and families in a friendly environment with a visible dedication to quality of life. Local restaurants, antique shopping, luxurious lodging, serene bed and breakfasts, and secluded cabins in the woods are all a part of the attraction to the Glen Rose area. Museums and art galleries, musicals, and Western experiences including bluegrass festivals punctuate the serenity of country living with lively events and cultural enrichment. Outdoor adventure includes water recreation on regional lakes and rivers as well as easy access to state parks and wildlife preserves.
