Population |
8,845 |
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Physical Features: Hilly terrain southwest of Fort Worth; Brazos, Paluxy rivers; Squaw Creek Reservoir; gray, dark, alluvial soils; second-smallest county.
Economy: Nuclear power plant, tourism.
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History: Wichita, Tonkawa area; Comanches later. Anglo-Americans arrived in the 1850s. County created in 1875 as Somerville County from Hood County, organized the same year. Spelling was changed in 1876; named for Republic of Texas Gen. Alexander Somervell.
Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 77.2; Black, 1.3; Hispanic, 18.7; Asian, 1.1; Other, 1.4; Two or more races, 2.3.
Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 77; deaths, 98; marriages, 74; divorces, 36.
Recreation: Fishing, hunting; unique geological formations; dinosaur tracks in state park; Glen Rose Big Rocks Park; Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; nature trails, museums; exposition center; Paluxy Pedal bicycle ride in October.
Minerals: Sand, gravel, silica, natural gas.
Agriculture: Cattle, hay. Market value $4.3 million. Hunting leases important.
GLEN ROSE (2,678) county seat; nuclear power plant, tourism, farm trade center; hospital; Hill College branch.
Other towns include: Nemo (56); Rainbow (121).
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Theropod tracks in rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Photo by Gary S. Hickinbotham. |