GLEN ROSE

Population 1,802

Altitude 680

General

Establishment of a trading post at the site in 1849 was the beginning of this present seat of Somervell County. Located at a picturesque spot on the Paluxy River, just above its confluence's with the Brazos Rive. Several bed and breakfast accommodations offered in historic buildings. Squaw Valley Golf Course, owned by the country, is one of the top municipal courses in the area.

Expo Center features events scheduled throughout the year. For schedules call 817-897-4509.

COMANCHE PEAK INFORMATION CENTER

CREATION EVIDENCES MUSEUM

DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER

THE PROMISE

SOMERVELL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Attractions

COMANCHE PEAK INFORMATION CENTER - Tours of nuclear power plant site; exhibit of control room simulator, film, and tick-tack-toe quiz. Open Mon. - St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. F.M. 56 north.
CREATION EVIDENCES MUSEUM - Includes artifacts and fossil displays. Acrocanthosaurus bones, dinosaur footprint casts, and more. Open Tues. to Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately four miles west via U.S 67, F.M. 205. Admission, 817-897-3200.
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK - Unique, picturesque park on scenic area of Paluxy River. The Paluxy flows over solid rock that contains the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in Texas. It was here that the first saurpod tracks in the world were discovered. The sauropods were plant-eating reptiles more than 60 feet long, weighing 30 tons. Two other tracks are also found in the riverbed, those of the duckbilled dinosaurs - only 30 feet long - and theropoods. Theropods were 12 foot tall meat-eaters. Interpretive exhibits give visitors a glimpse of how Texas might have looked 100 million years ago. The 1,204 acre park also offers camping, picnicking, and nature trails. Approximately five miles west via U.S,. 67, F.M. 205. Admission is charged.
FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER - Discover some of the world's most endangered animals, like white rhino, cheetah, and Grevy's zebra, among some 30 species that roam free on 2,900 acres of valleys and savannahs. Other activities include petting pastures, restaurant, nature store, picnic area, nature trail, education center, horseback trail rides, and overnight horse camp. The Foothills Safari Camp is a 3 day, 2 night safari by advance reservations. Open daily except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Off U.S. 67, 3.5 miles west. Admission. 817-897-2960.
THE PROMISE - An historical, yet contemporary, re-enactment of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. the musical drama with a cast of 80 is presented in open-air Texas Amphitheater. Performances usually Fri. - Sat. evenings from June thru October ;for exact dates, 817-897-4341.
SOMERVELL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Items depicting local history, fossils, relics. Open June - Labor Day - May, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 3 p.m. Elm and Vernon Streets.

Child and Day Care Providers

Licensed Child-Care Center	First United Methodist Preschool	407 Barnard NE Glen Rose, TX 76043	SOMERVELL	254-897-7036
Licensed Child-Care Center	Grace Preschool	2008 F M RD 56 N Glen Rose, TX 76043	SOMERVELL	254-897-3320
Registered Child-Care Home	Linda Jan Hankins	403 Elm ST E Glen Rose, TX 76043	SOMERVELL	254-897-2291
Licensed Child-Care Center	Little Creations Day Care and Learning Center	805 Hereford Glen Rose, TX 76043	SOMERVELL	254-897-3502
Licensed Child-Care Center	Sundance Day Care And Learning Center	1073 C R 1001 Glen Rose, TX 76043	SOMERVELL	254-897-1278

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