The most PreHistoric County in Texas.
The most PreHistoric
County in Texas.
The most PreHistoric County in Texas.
In 1849 Charles Barnard opened a trading post near Comanche Peak. A decade later, he would lead the construction of a 3-story stone gristmill along the Paluxy river. In turn, he created the settlement that would grow to become Somervell County.
In 1849 Charles Barnard opened a trading post near Comanche Peak. A decade later, he would lead the construction of a 3-story stone gristmill along the Paluxy river. In turn, he created the settlement that would grow to become Somervell County.
In 1849 Charles Barnard opened a trading post near Comanche Peak. A decade later, he would lead the construction of a 3-story stone gristmill along the Paluxy river. In turn, he created the settlement that would grow to become Somervell County.
This place is rich with the history and charm of our American pioneers. Though, to get the full story of Somervell County. You have to go back long before Barnard. Millions of years back, when dinosaurs claimed these lands and left their stamp on this beautiful piece of North Texas.
This place is rich with the history and charm of our American pioneers. Though, to get the full story of Somervell County. You have to go back long before Barnard. Millions of years back, when dinosaurs claimed these lands and left their stamp on this beautiful piece of North Texas.
This place is rich with the history and charm of our American pioneers. Though, to get the full story of Somervell County. You have to go back long before Barnard. Millions of years back, when dinosaurs claimed these lands and left their stamp on this beautiful piece of North Texas.
Today, Somervell County celebrates our many million years of history by offering visitors many one-of-a-kind interactive experiences you won’t find anywhere else in Texas. There’s something here for everyone. And everyone is welcome!
Today, Somervell County celebrates our many million years of history by offering visitors many one-of-a-kind interactive experiences you won’t find anywhere else in Texas. There’s something here for everyone. And everyone is welcome!
Today, Somervell County celebrates our many million years of history by offering visitors many one-of-a-kind interactive experiences you won’t find anywhere else in Texas. There’s something here for everyone. And everyone is welcome!
Visit us at the Somervell Tourism Visitor's Center
Visit us at the Somervell Tourism Visitor's Center
Visit us at the Somervell Tourism Visitor's Center
Non-stop fun. All over town.
Non-stop fun. All over town.
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Dinosaur Valley Star Party
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Dinosaur Valley Star Party
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Dinosaur Valley Star Party
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Wild West Barrel Race
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Wild West Barrel Race
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Wild West Barrel Race
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Ultimate Calf Roping
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Ultimate Calf Roping
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Ultimate Calf Roping
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Christmas Town Parade
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Christmas Town Parade
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Christmas Town Parade
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