Glen Rose, Texas | |
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.jpg) Downtown Glen Rose in 2019 | |
| Nickname: Dinosaur Capital of Texas | |
 Location of Glen Rose, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:32°15′12″N97°44′40″W / 32.25333°N 97.74444°W /32.25333; -97.74444 | |
| 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 | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,659 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76043[3] |
| Area code(s) | 254 (exchanges 897 and 898) |
| FIPS code | 48-29876[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410595[2] |
| Website | Official City Website |
Glen Rose is a city in and thecounty seat ofSomervell County, Texas, United States.[5] As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,659.[6]
The area was first settled in 1849 by Charles Barnard, who opened a trading post near Comanche Peak. After the region became a federalIndian Reservation in 1855, Barnard moved his business toFort 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.[7]
A three-story stonegristmill was constructed along thePaluxy River and the town that grew up around it became known as Barnard's Mill.[8] The mill was sold to Tyler Calhoun Jordan of Dallas in 1871 for $65,000. Tradition states that Jordan's wife, a native ofScotland, decided to rename the town Rose Glen to reflect the area's natural surroundings, although census records show that she was a native ofAlabama.[7] The citizens later voted to call the community "Glen Rose".[9] A post office opened in 1874.
When Somervell County was formed on March 15, 1875, Glen Rose was designated as its county seat.[9] 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.[10] A courthouse around Glen Rose's town square was completed around 1892, but burned down a year later. A newly builtRomanesque Revival stylecourthouse was constructed soon after with locally quarried limestone.[8] That building sustained damage in a 1902 tornado that also damaged part of the town square.
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. DuringProhibition, the area was a center ofmoonshining, and Glen Rose became known as the "whiskey woods capital of the state".[7] The population remained steady during theGreat Depression, although unemployment rates in both Glen Rose and Somervell County increased.[10] As part of theNew Deal, Glen Rose borrowed $80,000 under thePublic 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 withWorks Projects Administration (WPA) money.[10]
Somervell County's population 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's population grew from 1,050 in 1940 to 1,248 in 1950. The construction of theComanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in the mid-1970s brought financial advantages and new residents to the area. The city's population rose 34 percent between 1970 and 1980. The nuclear plant dominated the local economy. Other chief industries include farming, ranching, and tourism. 111 rated businesses were in Glen Rose as of 1991. By 2000, its population had grown to 2,122 and the total number of rated businesses rose to 224.
Glen Rose is located around the junction ofU.S. Highway 67 andState Highway 144 in central Somervell County. The city is situated nearly 17 miles (27 km) south of Granbury and 52 miles (84 km) southwest ofFort Worth.[8] According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Glen Rose has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,946 | 73.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native American orAlaska 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 the2020 United States census, there were 2,659 people, 996 households, and 693 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[4] of 2000, there were 2,122 people, 801 households, and 543 families residing in the city. The population density was 777.6 inhabitants per square mile (300.2/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 330.9 per square mile (127.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.09%White, 0.28%African American, 0.94%Native American, 0.38%Asian, 5.51% fromother races, and 1.79% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 15.32% of the population.
There were 801 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% weremarried couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,837, and the median income for a family was $37,545. Males had a median income of $30,238 versus $19,500 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $14,940. About 12.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Glen Rose is part of theDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXMetropolitan Statistical Area.
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Local parks include the Big Rocks Park[15] on the banks of thePaluxy River, Paluxy Heritage Park,[16] and Oakdale Park, which is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[17]
Glen Rose is the mail center forDinosaur Valley State Park. Located immediately to the east of the park, it is featured in the State of Texas Dinosaur Valley State Park/Glen Rosesmartphone app. The city is called the "Dinosaur Capital of Texas".[18]
The Texas Amphitheatre is located in Glen Rose, with the Christian play,The Promise in Glen Rose, performed regularly.[19]
Glen Rose is served by theGlen Rose Independent School District.
Two newspapers have offices located in Glen Rose, theGlen Rose Reporter and theGlen Rose Newspaper. Local television stations that provide coverage for the area are from theDallas-Fort Worth and theWaco/Temple/Killeen (Central Texas) metropolitan areas. Glen Rose is also served byTarleton State University's National Public Radio affiliateKTRL 90.5 FM.
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