Somervell County is named for Alexander Somervell, who was the Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas.
Created: March 13, 1875
County Seat:
Glen Rose 1875 – present
County Courthouse – Glen Rose
Location: Courthouse Square / NE Barnard Street & Walnut Street
Built: 1893 – 1894
Style: Late Victorian, Romanesque Revival and General Grant
Architect: John Cormack
Contractor: John Cormack
Description: The building faces east and is a two story native limestone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of the city. The east front center section projects from the building with a further projection having an arch at the first story doorway and an arched window above. The building has arched windows and a mansard roof rising to a square clock tower in the center which has a steep roof.
Note: The first courthouse was built in 1882 and burned in 1893. The second and present courthouse was constructed at a cost of $13,300.
County Courthouse Annex – Glen Rose
Location: Courthouse Square / NE Barnard Street & Walnut Street
Built: 1985 – 1986
Style: Modern
Architect: Huckabee and Donham of Stephenville
Contractor: Powers Contractors & Construction, Inc. of Houston
Description: The building faces southeast and is a one story native limestone and concrete structure. The building is located in the center of the city. The southeast front has a central arched entrance with recessed door. The building has no windows and the roof line is flat.
Courthouses:
N – Hood County
E – Johnson County
S – Bosque County
W – Erath County
County Courthouse
County Courthouse Annex
Photos taken 2009 and 2017