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Glen Rose is a city in Somervell County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,122 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Somervell County. Beginning in about 1889 and continuing for the next 15 to 20 years, it was the home of the Glen Rose Collegiate Institute, also called Glen Rose College.

Glen Rose is home to the controversial Creation Evidence Museum, founded by young earth creationist Carl Baugh.
Dinosaur Valley State Park, which features several dinosaur footprints within the bed of the Paluxy River, is located outside of Glen Rose.
The Texas State Amphitheater features a summer musical, The Promise, a portrayal on the life of Jesus Christ.
The Comanche Peak nuclear power plant is located north of town.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is an 1800 acre wildlife preserve, open to the public. It features many different species of animals, including emus, giraffes, zebras, wolves, and many others.
Don't miss the historic downtown square with shops such as Earthly Possessions, an old fashioned mercantile and sundries store.

Glen Rose is located at 32.236637, -97.753823.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²), all land.

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