Facts
📍 Region: Prairies and Lakes / City: Glen Rose
🗓️ Year Built: 1894 (Remodeled 1934)
🧑🎨 Architect: John Cormack
🏛️ Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival
💎 Unique Details: The courthouse features geometric massing, stylized limestone, and strong horizontal lines influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School, accented with Art Deco details from a 1930s renovation. On the courthouse lawn, two petrified wood structures stand out—a 1933 star-shaped fountain and a bandstand with an embedded dinosaur track.
Why See It?
Set in the charming town square of Glen Rose—nicknamed “The Dinosaur Capital of Texas”—this courthouse is a must-see for architecture enthusiasts and makes a perfect stop on a day trip filled with nearby prehistoric and natural attractions.
Nearby Highlights
Dinosaur Valley State Park – Walk in the preserved footprints of dinosaurs embedded in the bed of the Paluxy River, surrounded by scenic landscapes and flowing water.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Embark on a 7.2-mile safari drive through this 1,800-acre conservation center, home to over 1,000 animals from 50 species, including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope.
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