SOMERVILLE

Population 1,556

Altitude 250

General

A railroad division point for the two branches of Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad, the city is named for the railroad's first president. Settlers arrived soon after the town was surveyed in 1883. Population and development increased after establishment of railroad tie plant in 1890's. City is a trade center for surrounding agricultural areas, and is the gateway to the huge Somerville Reservoir. Somerville is located on Texas 36, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the states heartland to coastal ports.

Attractions

• LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK - Two sites on Lake Somerville offer camping areas, boat ramps, fishing, swimming, trail bike area. Birch Creek Area on north shore some 15 miles west via Texas 36 north, F.M. 60 west, Park Road 57 south. Nails Creek Area on south shore some 32 miles southwest via Texas 36 south and F.M. 390 west to Burton, F.M. 1697 northwest and local road northeast.
• SOMERVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Features archaeology, local and pioneer exhibits. Open Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Located at Texas 36 at 8th street.

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